Owner's Manual
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eTrex® owner's manual for use with models 10, 20, 30
eTrex® owner's manual for use with models 10, 20, 30
Owner's Manual
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... content of this manual without obligation to make changes in part, without the express permission of their respective owners. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the written consent of Apple Computer, Inc. ANT™, ANT+™...
... content of this manual without obligation to make changes in part, without the express permission of their respective owners. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the written consent of Apple Computer, Inc. ANT™, ANT+™...
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... 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... 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... Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings...
... 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... 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... Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings...
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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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... know the basic features. 1. 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. Create a route (page 12). 7. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Record a track (page 14). 8. Acquire satellites (page...
... know the basic features. 1. 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. Create a route (page 12). 7. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Record a track (page 14). 8. Acquire satellites (page...
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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 back one step in the menu structure.... • Press menu to zoom 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 display a list of the Thumb...
...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 back one step in the menu structure.... • Press menu to zoom 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 display a list of the Thumb...
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... Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. You can rupture at high temperatures. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Getting Started 2. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Battery Information ‹ warning The temperature rating for best results. 1. Installing AA Batteries The...
... Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. You can rupture at high temperatures. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Getting Started 2. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Battery Information ‹ warning The temperature rating for best results. 1. Installing AA Batteries The...
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... 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 For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired 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 For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite...
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Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you record and store in the device. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select a waypoint. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Editing a Waypoint Before you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select an item to ...
Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you record and store in the device. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select a waypoint. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Editing a Waypoint Before you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select an item to ...
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... 'N Go. 2. You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Start. 5. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. For best results, collect four to eight samples for...waiting at an object in the distance, lock in the direction of a location. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a...
... 'N Go. 2. You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Start. 5. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. For best results, collect four to eight samples for...waiting at an object in the distance, lock in the direction of a location. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a...
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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. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Select ... maps may contain additional points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 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 points of the name, and select Done. Select Where To?. ...
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. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Select ... maps may contain additional points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 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 points of the name, and select Done. Select Where To?. ...
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... to search for addresses. 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Change Name. 4. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the street. Enter the new name. 5. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select the first point in the route. 4. Editing the...
... to search for addresses. 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Change Name. 4. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the street. Enter the new name. 5. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select the first point in the route. 4. Editing the...
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... Insert. Deleting a Route 1. Select a route. 3. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Delete Route. Select a route. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Reversing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a point. 5. Select View Map. Select Route Planner. 2. Select back to...
... Insert. Deleting a Route 1. Select a route. 3. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Delete Route. Select a route. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Reversing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a point. 5. Select View Map. Select Route Planner. 2. Select back to...
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...; Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record Method. 4. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or...
...; Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record Method. 4. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or...
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... and the end of a Track 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select a track. 3. Select Delete > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Elevation Plot. Select a track. 3. Select Archive. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is...
... and the end of a Track 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select a track. 3. Select Delete > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Elevation Plot. Select a track. 3. Select Archive. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is...
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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 Select Go. Select Map. 2. Map represents your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page ...
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 Select Go. Select Map. 2. Map represents your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page ...
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Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at ... heading accuracy, 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. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. You can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and...
Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at ... heading accuracy, 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. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. You can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and...
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..., experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Follow the on your original starting point. Navigation You should calibrate the compass after moving in your...
..., experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Follow the on your original starting point. Navigation You should calibrate the compass after moving in your...
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... elapsed time. Select an option. Select Elevation Plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. To...
... elapsed time. Select an option. Select Elevation Plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. To...
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Follow the 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 Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other ...
Follow the 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 Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other ...
