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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 Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Register the device (page 8). 5. Record a track (page 14). 8. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4.
... 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 Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Register the device (page 8). 5. Record a track (page 14). 8. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4.
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...; 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 ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu...
...; 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 ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu...
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...-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. You can rupture at high temperatures. Hold . 5. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount...
...-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. You can rupture at high temperatures. Hold . 5. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount...
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...Go to acquire satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky 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 , it ...begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your...
...Go to acquire satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky 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 , it ...begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your...
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... Finding a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. Select an item to edit, and select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To...
... Finding a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. Select an item to edit, and select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To...
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... multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. For best results, collect four to the location. 4. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select a unit of a location. 3. Enter the distance to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples.
... multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. For best results, collect four to the location. 4. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select a unit of a location. 3. Enter the distance to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples.
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..., and select Done. Select Where To?. 2. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Select a category. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 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. For more information, go to . Enter all or part of interest (POIs), such...
..., and select Done. Select Where To?. 2. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Select a category. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 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. For more information, go to . Enter all or part of interest (POIs), such...
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... search for addresses. 1. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select Change Name. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the street. Select a route. 3. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select...
... search for addresses. 1. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select Change Name. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the street. Select a route. 3. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select...
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... add an additional point on the Map 1. Select a route. 3. Select Delete Route. Select Route Planner. 2. Select back to view additional details. Select a route. 3. Deleting a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2.
... add an additional point on the Map 1. Select a route. 3. Select Delete Route. Select Route Planner. 2. Select back to view additional details. Select a route. 3. Deleting a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2.
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... Interval. 6. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created.
... Interval. 6. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created.
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... Manager. 2. Select menu > Review Track. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Clearing the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Select Elevation Plot. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select Track Manager...
... Manager. 2. Select menu > Review Track. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Clearing the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Select Elevation Plot. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select Track Manager...
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... the map. 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 Select a destination. 4. Select Go. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select one or more options: •...
... the map. 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 Select a destination. 4. Select Go. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select one or more options: •...
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...Use the map to navigate to use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the ... using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. You can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also...that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. eTrex Owner's Manual 17
...Use the map to navigate to use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the ... using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. You can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also...that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. eTrex Owner's Manual 17
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Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the course. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigating with the ...
Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the course. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigating with the ...
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.... 2. Select an option. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Compass. 3. between dots on the course deviation indicator. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the course pointer, you can change...
.... 2. Select an option. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Compass. 3. between dots on the course deviation indicator. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the course pointer, you can change...
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Follow the on-screen instructions. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a ...trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Go to zero. Select Trip Computer > menu >...
Follow the on-screen instructions. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a ...trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Go to zero. Select Trip Computer > menu >...
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... the on certain factors, such as the level of difficulty. 1. After you set up the filter, you select. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your device. Select items to filter. 3. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure.
... the on certain factors, such as the level of difficulty. 1. After you set up the filter, you select. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your device. Select items to filter. 3. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure.