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...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 ...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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs...
...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 ...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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs...
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...to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, 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 BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart®...; g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Enter all Where To? Select Where ...
...to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, 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 BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart®...; g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Enter all Where To? Select Where ...
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.... 3. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and... the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Follow the turns in your destination...
.... 3. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and... the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Follow the turns in your destination...
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...Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a location. 5. You can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select...10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin...
...Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a location. 5. You can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select...10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin...
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Select Alarm Clock. 2. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. 3. If necessary, ...location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual The alarm sounds at the alarm time, the device turns on at a specific time. 1. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select an option. ...
Select Alarm Clock. 2. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. 3. If necessary, ...location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual The alarm sounds at the alarm time, the device turns on at a specific time. 1. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select an option. ...
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...backlight brightness, see page 40. • Colors (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 Select Edit Name. 4. Select Done. ...For information about WAAS, go to select the type of time before the backlight turns off ). Enter the new name. 5. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you to http://www.garmin...
...backlight brightness, see page 40. • Colors (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 Select Edit Name. 4. Select Done. ...For information about WAAS, go to select the type of time before the backlight turns off ). Enter the new name. 5. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you to http://www.garmin...
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eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Select a measurement type. 3. Changing the Units of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. ... select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure for the setting. You can customize units of measure for the device. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies...
eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Select a measurement type. 3. Changing the Units of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. ... select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure for the setting. You can customize units of measure for the device. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies...
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Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays... chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available on the map.
Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays... chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available on the map.
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File Types The device supports these file types. • 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. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Remove the batteries or .... • GPI custom POI files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Data Management Note: The device is also not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me,...
File Types The device supports these file types. • 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. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Remove the batteries or .... • GPI custom POI files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Data Management Note: The device is also not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me,...
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... and fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34 ANT+ accessories 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 auto zoom 32 B backlight timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48 about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life...20 compass 18 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 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...
... and fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34 ANT+ accessories 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 auto zoom 32 B backlight timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48 about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life...20 compass 18 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 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...
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... 29 D data fields 28 options 47 deleting files 45 profiles 30 routes 13 tracks 15 waypoints 9 display 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...
... 29 D data fields 28 options 47 deleting files 45 profiles 30 routes 13 tracks 15 waypoints 9 display 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...
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... tracks 14, 32 registering your device 8 resetting all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 20 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13...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 alarms ...
... tracks 14, 32 registering your device 8 resetting all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 20 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13...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 alarms ...