Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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.... Select Map. 2. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Navigating to a Destination 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 Map represents your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select Go. As you are navigating to a destination...
.... Select Map. 2. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Navigating to a Destination 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 Map represents your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select Go. As you are navigating to a destination...
Owner's Manual
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.... 1. If necessary, create an account. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Select Geocaches > menu > Apply Filter > Quick Filter. 2. Go to your device. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Select items to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted...
.... 1. If necessary, create an account. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Select Geocaches > menu > Apply Filter > Quick Filter. 2. Go to your device. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Select items to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted...
Owner's Manual
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... save the filter, select back. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select a filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select an option: • To begin navigation to find a geocache, you , select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option: • To apply...
... save the filter, select back. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select a filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select an option: • To begin navigation to find a geocache, you , select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option: • To apply...
Owner's Manual
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... the geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the chirp can program a chirp, but anyone can program and leave in a geocache. chirp™ chirp programming and searching is a small Garmin accessory that contains a chirp, details about the chirp appear. 3. Select chirp™ Searching > On. Select Setup > Geocaches. 2. A chirp is available on the eTrex 30...
... the geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the chirp can program a chirp, but anyone can program and leave in a geocache. chirp™ chirp programming and searching is a small Garmin accessory that contains a chirp, details about the chirp appear. 3. Select chirp™ Searching > On. Select Setup > Geocaches. 2. A chirp is available on the eTrex 30...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin device. 1. You can share information wirelessly. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Create Alarm. 3. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select a category. 4. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches..., routes, and tracks. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location...
...Garmin device. 1. You can share information wirelessly. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Create Alarm. 3. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select a category. 4. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches..., routes, and tracks. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location...
Owner's Manual
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...field descriptions, see page 47. 4. Select a number and style of data that can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to change the map data fields, you can change...main menu. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select back to customize. 3. You can customize the data fields and dashboards of the map, compass, and trip computer. Changing the ...
...field descriptions, see page 47. 4. Select a number and style of data that can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to change the map data fields, you can change...main menu. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select back to customize. 3. You can customize the data fields and dashboards of the map, compass, and trip computer. Changing the ...
Owner's Manual
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...a Profile 1. Customize the settings as necessary (page 28). 3. Profiles Profiles are using it. Customizing Dashboards 1. When you are using the device for geocaching and for a particular activity or trip. 1. Select Profile Change. 2. Open the page for which you are saved automatically as part of settings that ...optimize your settings and data fields for navigating on how you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of measurement, the changes are using a profile and you are collections of the profile....
...a Profile 1. Customize the settings as necessary (page 28). 3. Profiles Profiles are using it. Customizing Dashboards 1. When you are using the device for geocaching and for a particular activity or trip. 1. Select Profile Change. 2. Open the page for which you are saved automatically as part of settings that ...optimize your settings and data fields for navigating on how you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of measurement, the changes are using a profile and you are collections of the profile....
Owner's Manual
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Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you are watching for pressure fronts. ◦◦ Save Always-records pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the device is turned off. eTrex Owner's Manual 35 • Barometer Mode ◦◦ Variable Elevation-allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you to weather...
Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you are watching for pressure fronts. ◦◦ Save Always-records pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the device is turned off. eTrex Owner's Manual 35 • Barometer Mode ◦◦ Variable Elevation-allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you to weather...
Owner's Manual
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...For Distance (requires routable maps)- calculates on the activity selected. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual page 21. • chirp™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp accessory. This ... for-allows you log a find (page 22). • Filter Setup- See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to optimize your route. ◦◦ Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ◦◦ On Road For...
...For Distance (requires routable maps)- calculates on the activity selected. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual page 21. • chirp™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp accessory. This ... for-allows you log a find (page 22). • Filter Setup- See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to optimize your route. ◦◦ Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ◦◦ On Road For...
Owner's Manual
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It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Remove the batteries or battery. 3. Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. Data Management Note: The device is also not ... of the device and lift up to remove the cover. 2. 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.
It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Remove the batteries or battery. 3. Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. Data Management Note: The device is also not ... of the device and lift up to remove the cover. 2. 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.
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. Device Information 3. Select Edit > Paste. If necessary, open a folder or volume. eTrex Owner's Manual 45 Press the Delete key on your computer (page 44). 1. 4. Deleting Files Notice If you must put geocache files in your computer. Select the files. 4. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Before you can delete files, you...
.... 2. Device Information 3. Select Edit > Paste. If necessary, open a folder or volume. eTrex Owner's Manual 45 Press the Delete key on your computer (page 44). 1. 4. Deleting Files Notice If you must put geocache files in your computer. Select the files. 4. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Before you can delete files, you...
Owner's Manual
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...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 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt ...
...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 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt ...
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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 ... 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 ... 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...
Quick Start Manual
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...You can significantly reduce battery life. 1. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select Profile Change. 2. Select a profile. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual 5 Extensive use of settings that optimize your settings and views can be limited when the remaining capacity in the device. Select Go..., make changes to adjust the brightness level. Adjusting the Screen Note: The backlight brightness may be different when you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on , press . 2. While the device is low.
...You can significantly reduce battery life. 1. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select Profile Change. 2. Select a profile. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual 5 Extensive use of settings that optimize your settings and views can be limited when the remaining capacity in the device. Select Go..., make changes to adjust the brightness level. Adjusting the Screen Note: The backlight brightness may be different when you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on , press . 2. While the device is low.
Quick Start Manual
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...2. Troubleshooting Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you can download the latest version of your data or settings. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual 9 note: This does not erase any of the owner's manual from your device. Optional Accessories Optional... 870.8501241. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to a computer (page 8). 2. Connect your device to your Garmin dealer. Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to www.opencaching.com. 3. Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in . 5. Reinstall the ...
...2. Troubleshooting Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you can download the latest version of your data or settings. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual 9 note: This does not erase any of the owner's manual from your device. Optional Accessories Optional... 870.8501241. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to a computer (page 8). 2. Connect your device to your Garmin dealer. Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to www.opencaching.com. 3. Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in . 5. Reinstall the ...