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...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...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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 ...
...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...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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 ...
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...; ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). 9. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Calibrate the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key...
...; ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). 9. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Calibrate the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key...
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.... 5. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Select a waypoint. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Editing a Waypoint Before...
.... 5. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Select a waypoint. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Editing a Waypoint Before...
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...the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Enter the distance to the location. 4. For best results, collect four to the object. 1. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. When the Sample Confidence status bar... reaches 100%, select Save. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Select Start. 5. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select a waypoint. 3. You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the...
...the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Enter the distance to the location. 4. For best results, collect four to the object. 1. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. When the Sample Confidence status bar... reaches 100%, select Save. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Select Start. 5. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select a waypoint. 3. You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the...
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...Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can search for cities, geographic points, and various...category. 3. For more information, go to . categories are available in all 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 BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City ...
...Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can search for cities, geographic points, and various...category. 3. For more information, go to . categories are available in all 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 BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City ...
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...in the route. 4. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to save the route. Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses. 1. If necessary..., enter the country or state. 3. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the city...
...in the route. 4. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to save the route. Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses. 1. If necessary..., enter the country or state. 3. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the city...
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... route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select View Map. Select Delete Route. Deleting a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Editing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select back to view additional details...
... route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select View Map. Select Delete Route. Deleting a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Editing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select back to view additional details...
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record Method. 4. Select Record Interval. 6. Complete an action: • Select an option to record .... • To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance. 14 • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path...
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record Method. 4. Select Record Interval. 6. Complete an action: • Select an option to record .... • To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance. 14 • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path...
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Select Elevation Plot. Deleting a Track 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select menu > Review Track. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • .... 3. Select Delete > Yes. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Select View Map. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Viewing Track Information 1. Select a track. 3....
Select Elevation Plot. Deleting a Track 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select menu > Review Track. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • .... 3. Select Delete > Yes. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Select View Map. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Viewing Track Information 1. Select a track. 3....
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... on the map. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Browsing the Map 1. Navigation Navigation You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to zoom in the device. Select Where To?. 2. Select Go. The map page opens with your route is marked with a ... to pan the map to view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a category. 3. Select a destination. 4. Select Map. 2. Map represents your destination. As you are navigating to your location on the...
... on the map. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Browsing the Map 1. Navigation Navigation You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to zoom in the device. Select Where To?. 2. Select Go. The map page opens with your route is marked with a ... to pan the map to view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a category. 3. Select a destination. 4. Select Map. 2. Map represents your destination. As you are navigating to your location on the...
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... Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. When you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Select Proximity Alarms.... 2. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select a location. 5. Select a category. 4. Select Use. 6. Enter a radius. 7. Your device can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you are within 10...
... Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. When you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Select Proximity Alarms.... 2. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select a location. 5. Select a category. 4. Select Use. 6. Enter a radius. 7. Your device can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you are within 10...
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... month. 3. Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, almanac information for the sun and moon, and the best times for hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Select Calculate when finished. Select Area Calculation > Start. 2. Select an option...
... month. 3. Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, almanac information for the sun and moon, and the best times for hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Select Calculate when finished. Select Area Calculation > Start. 2. Select an option...
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... sounds when you are off course by a specified distance. ◦◦ Deep Water/Shallow Water- Select menu > Restore Defaults. 38 eTrex Owner's Manual Resetting Data You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current track, or restore default values. 1. Select Setup. 2. Fitness For more information on optional fitness accessories, see...
... sounds when you are off course by a specified distance. ◦◦ Deep Water/Shallow Water- Select menu > Restore Defaults. 38 eTrex Owner's Manual Resetting Data You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current track, or restore default values. 1. Select Setup. 2. Fitness For more information on optional fitness accessories, see...
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... pressure. Descent Average The average vertical distance of your current location above or below sea level. The altitude of descent. eTrex Owner's Manual Total The total elevation distance descended. The highest elevation reached. The estimated time of day you will reach ... your final destination. Descent Maximum The maximum descent rate in vertical distance. The estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. Descent - The ratio of the crank arm or strides per minute. Cadence (cadence accessory required) Revolutions of...
... pressure. Descent Average The average vertical distance of your current location above or below sea level. The altitude of descent. eTrex Owner's Manual Total The total elevation distance descended. The highest elevation reached. The estimated time of day you will reach ... your final destination. Descent Maximum The maximum descent rate in vertical distance. The estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. Descent - The ratio of the crank arm or strides per minute. Cadence (cadence accessory required) Revolutions of...
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... Field Glide Ratio to descend from the original path of speed at which you are moving since last reset. The strength of the next waypoint or turn. eTrex Owner's Manual 49 Appendix Description A running tally of the selected settings. Data Field Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Speed Maximum Speed Moving Avg. Displays...
... Field Glide Ratio to descend from the original path of speed at which you are moving since last reset. The strength of the next waypoint or turn. eTrex Owner's Manual 49 Appendix Description A running tally of the selected settings. Data Field Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Speed Maximum Speed Moving Avg. Displays...
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... Description Your average speed since last reset. Trip Time Total A running tally of sunset based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual Velocity Made The speed at which you are closing on your GPS position. The time of distance traveled since the last reset.... The estimated time needed to reach your GPS position. The estimated time needed to reach the next waypoint on your current course. Data Field Description Trip Odometer A running tally of day based on the route. L means turn right. Appendix...
... Description Your average speed since last reset. Trip Time Total A running tally of sunset based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual Velocity Made The speed at which you are closing on your GPS position. The time of distance traveled since the last reset.... The estimated time needed to reach your GPS position. The estimated time needed to reach the next waypoint on your current course. Data Field Description Trip Odometer A running tally of day based on the route. L means turn right. Appendix...
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The last point on Next your route. of your destination. Vertical Speed Your rate of ascent or descent to your rate of altitude gain or loss over time. Waypoint at Dest. Data Field Description Vert. Waypoint at The next point on a route to a predetermined altitude. Appendix eTrex Owner's Manual 51 Speed to The measurement Dest.
The last point on Next your route. of your destination. Vertical Speed Your rate of ascent or descent to your rate of altitude gain or loss over time. Waypoint at Dest. Data Field Description Vert. Waypoint at The next point on a route to a predetermined altitude. Appendix eTrex Owner's Manual 51 Speed to The measurement Dest.
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... 18 navigating 18 restore 39 setup options 34 connecting to another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing data fields 28 eTrex Owner's Manual
... 18 navigating 18 restore 39 setup options 34 connecting to another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing data fields 28 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... backlight timeout 30 screen capture 30 settings 30 downloading geocaches 21 software 40 driving routes 37 E editing profiles 30 routes 12 waypoints 9 eTrex Owner's Manual elevation plot 19, 20 barometric altimeter 20 of a track 15 F file types 43 finding addresses 12 near your location 11 fishing times 25 ...
... backlight timeout 30 screen capture 30 settings 30 downloading geocaches 21 software 40 driving routes 37 E editing profiles 30 routes 12 waypoints 9 eTrex Owner's Manual elevation plot 19, 20 barometric altimeter 20 of a track 15 F file types 43 finding addresses 12 near your location 11 fishing times 25 ...
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Index myGarmin 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 adding 39 removing 39 position format 33 power key 8 ... 13 settings 36 S satellite signals 8, 26, 47, 49, 52 system settings 30 turning off GPS 26, 27 saving tracks 15 sharing data 24 Sight N' Go 10 software updating 40 version 40 stopwatch 26 storing the device 42 sunrise and sunset times 25, 50 system settings 30 T text size, maps 32 time...
Index myGarmin 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 adding 39 removing 39 position format 33 power key 8 ... 13 settings 36 S satellite signals 8, 26, 47, 49, 52 system settings 30 turning off GPS 26, 27 saving tracks 15 sharing data 24 Sight N' Go 10 software updating 40 version 40 stopwatch 26 storing the device 42 sunrise and sunset times 25, 50 system settings 30 T text size, maps 32 time...