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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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings...
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Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. 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 Register the device (page 8). 5. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹...
Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. 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 Register the device (page 8). 5. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹...
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... temperatures. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Battery Information ‹..., or lithium batteries. Hold . 5. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4.
... temperatures. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Battery Information ‹..., or lithium batteries. Hold . 5. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4.
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... of the sky to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off...
... of the sky to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off...
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... an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Method. 4. As you select Record, Show... distance, select Distance. 14 • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your track. 3. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record Interval. 6.
... an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Method. 4. As you select Record, Show... distance, select Distance. 14 • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your track. 3. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record Interval. 6.
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... and install the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand ...using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Follow the turns in your destination. Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. You can use a bearing pointer or...
... and install the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand ...using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Follow the turns in your destination. Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. You can use a bearing pointer or...
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... useful if you are navigating on water or where there are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the intended course to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌... to a destination, points to your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to your original starting point. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you are no major obstacles in your path. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➊ The course pointer ➊ indicates ...
... useful if you are navigating on water or where there are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the intended course to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌... to a destination, points to your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to your original starting point. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you are no major obstacles in your path. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➊ The course pointer ➊ indicates ...
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...Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual If the device is off at the selected time. Select an option. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. The alarm sounds at the alarm time, the device turns on at a specific time. 1. Select the clock ... the device to turn on and sounds the alarm. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. 3. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If necessary, ...
...Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual If the device is off at the selected time. Select an option. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. The alarm sounds at the alarm time, the device turns on at a specific time. 1. Select the clock ... the device to turn on and sounds the alarm. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. 3. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If necessary, ...
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Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select Use. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select a location. 4. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2.
Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select Use. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select a location. 4. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2.
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Deleting a Profile 1. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off ). Enter the new name. 5. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS ...dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile Name 1. Select a profile. 3. Select Delete > Yes. For information about WAAS, go to select the type of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to http://www.garmin.com/...
Deleting a Profile 1. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off ). Enter the new name. 5. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS ...dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile Name 1. Select a profile. 3. Select Delete > Yes. For information about WAAS, go to select the type of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to http://www.garmin.com/...
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... two based on the device. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 Select Setup > Tones. 2. Select a tone for messages, keys, turn warnings, and alarms. 1. sets the background image used in day mode. ◦◦ Day Highlight Color-sets the color...
... two based on the device. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 Select Setup > Tones. 2. Select a tone for messages, keys, turn warnings, and alarms. 1. sets the background image used in day mode. ◦◦ Day Highlight Color-sets the color...
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...currently loaded on the device. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more -detailed track, but fills the track log faster. 32 eTrex Owner's Manual Auto records the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of detail shown on or off shading. • ... more slowly. ◦◦ Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off . • Record Method-selects a track recording method. Tracks Settings Select Setup > Tracks. • Track Log-turns track recording on the map. When Off is selected, you to display on the map. •...
...currently loaded on the device. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more -detailed track, but fills the track log faster. 32 eTrex Owner's Manual Auto records the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of detail shown on or off shading. • ... more slowly. ◦◦ Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off . • Record Method-selects a track recording method. Tracks Settings Select Setup > Tracks. • Track Log-turns track recording on the map. When Off is selected, you to display on the map. •...
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... Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on the eTrex 30. Heading Settings This function is available on which the map is...8226; Compass-switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you to self-calibrate each time you turn the device on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass. • ...on . 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. The default coordinate system is available on the eTrex 30. Altimeter Settings ...
... Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on the eTrex 30. Heading Settings This function is available on which the map is...8226; Compass-switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you to self-calibrate each time you turn the device on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass. • ...on . 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. The default coordinate system is available on the eTrex 30. Altimeter Settings ...
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... barometric pressure over a period of time. ◦◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. • Calibrate Altimeter-page 20. eTrex Owner's Manual 35 Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you to weather. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On... you are watching for pressure fronts. ◦◦ Save Always-records pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the device is turned off. Therefore, the barometric pressure should change only due to display the geocache list by names or codes.
... barometric pressure over a period of time. ◦◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. • Calibrate Altimeter-page 20. eTrex Owner's Manual 35 Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you to weather. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On... you are watching for pressure fronts. ◦◦ Save Always-records pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the device is turned off. Therefore, the barometric pressure should change only due to display the geocache list by names or codes.
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...on memory cards. Go to remove the cover. 2. Remove the batteries or battery. 3. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual 43 Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and...these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI 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.
...on memory cards. Go to remove the cover. 2. Remove the batteries or battery. 3. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual 43 Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and...these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI 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.
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... in My Computer on Windows computers and as removable drives in the device with the gold contacts facing down. 5. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. Connect the USB cable to lock it. 7. Your device and memory card (optional) appear as mounted volumes on your computer...mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to your computer (page 44). 1. Select Edit > Copy. 44 eTrex Owner's Manual Plug the small end of the device to a USB port on Mac computers. Close the card holder. 6. Transferring Files to Your ...
... in My Computer on Windows computers and as removable drives in the device with the gold contacts facing down. 5. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. Connect the USB cable to lock it. 7. Your device and memory card (optional) appear as mounted volumes on your computer...mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to your computer (page 44). 1. Select Edit > Copy. 44 eTrex Owner's Manual Plug the small end of the device to a USB port on Mac computers. Close the card holder. 6. Transferring Files to Your ...
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... distance of GPS Ambient Pressure Ascent Average Ascent Maximum Ascent - The total elevation distance ascended. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are available for your exact location. Data Field Accuracy of ascent. or...ANT+ accessory with your GPS location is accurate to within range (10 ft. Data Field Options Not all models. eTrex Owner's Manual 47 For example, your Garmin device, move (33 ft. The maximum ascent rate in feet or meters per minute. The uncalibrated environmental pressure....
... distance of GPS Ambient Pressure Ascent Average Ascent Maximum Ascent - The total elevation distance ascended. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are available for your exact location. Data Field Accuracy of ascent. or...ANT+ accessory with your GPS location is accurate to within range (10 ft. Data Field Options Not all models. eTrex Owner's Manual 47 For example, your Garmin device, move (33 ft. The maximum ascent rate in feet or meters per minute. The uncalibrated environmental pressure....
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...position in the direction of speed at which you are moving . Data Field Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Speed Maximum Speed Moving Avg. eTrex Owner's Manual 49 The data field arrow points in the default position format regardless of the GPS signal. Your heart rate in the ...selected position format. The current rate of the next waypoint or turn. The average speed of travel. The distance to Dest. The maximum speed reached since last reset. Displays the current position in beats per ...
...position in the direction of speed at which you are moving . Data Field Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Speed Maximum Speed Moving Avg. eTrex Owner's Manual 49 The data field arrow points in the default position format regardless of the GPS signal. Your heart rate in the ...selected position format. The current rate of the next waypoint or turn. The average speed of travel. The distance to Dest. The maximum speed reached since last reset. Displays the current position in beats per ...
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... destination. Trip Time Stopped The time spent not moving since the last reset. Turn The angle of the distance traveled since the last reset. R means turn left. The estimated time needed to reach your time settings (format, time zone...Sunrise Sunset Time of distance traveled since the last reset. The time of day based on the route. L means turn right. The time of time since last reset. The direction in degrees) between the bearing to Next To Course ...Trip Time Total A running tally of sunrise based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual
... destination. Trip Time Stopped The time spent not moving since the last reset. Turn The angle of the distance traveled since the last reset. R means turn left. The estimated time needed to reach your time settings (format, time zone...Sunrise Sunset Time of distance traveled since the last reset. The time of day based on the route. L means turn right. The time of time since last reset. The direction in degrees) between the bearing to Next To Course ...Trip Time Total A running tally of sunrise based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... and parking garages, and away from tall buildings and trees. 2. storage mode? Take your data or settings. The batteries do I reset the device? 1. Turn on Mac computers. 52 eTrex Owner's Manual Note: This does not erase any of your device out of the device connected to maximize the battery life, see a new...
... and parking garages, and away from tall buildings and trees. 2. storage mode? Take your data or settings. The batteries do I reset the device? 1. Turn on Mac computers. 52 eTrex Owner's Manual Note: This does not erase any of your device out of the device connected to maximize the battery life, see a new...