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...not be used without obligation to make changes in part, without the written consent of Garmin. microSD™ is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the... USA and other countries. Mac® is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Windows® is...
...not be used without obligation to make changes in part, without the written consent of Garmin. microSD™ is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the... USA and other countries. Mac® is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Windows® is...
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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
Owner's Manual
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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. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety ...
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. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety ...
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... highlighted item. • Press back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual Getting 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 around the map. • Press the center...
... highlighted item. • Press back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual Getting 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 around the map. • Press the center...
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... batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. You can rupture at high temperatures. 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. Getting...
... batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. You can rupture at high temperatures. 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. Getting...
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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 When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. Registering Your ... signals. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Hold . Satellite Signals After the device is turned on the GPS position.
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 When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. Registering Your ... signals. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Hold . Satellite Signals After the device is turned on the GPS position.
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... waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Enter the new information. 5. Select menu > Delete > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select Done. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Select an item to edit, and select Done...
... waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Enter the new information. 5. Select menu > Delete > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select Done. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Select an item to edit, and select Done...
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..., Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object or in the direction, and then ...navigate to the location. 4. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select...
..., Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object or in the direction, and then ...navigate to the location. 4. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select...
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... 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 menu > Spell Search. 4. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Detailed maps may contain additional points...
... 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 menu > Spell Search. 4. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Detailed maps may contain additional points...
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... > Select First Point. 2. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Creating a Route 1. Enter the new name. 5. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Enter the house number...
... > Select First Point. 2. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Creating a Route 1. Enter the new name. 5. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Enter the house number...
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... a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. Select a route. 3. Deleting a Route 1. Select a point in the route to save the route. Reversing a Route 1. Select back to view additional details. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select Route Planner. 2.
... a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. Select a route. 3. Deleting a Route 1. Select a point in the route to save the route. Reversing a Route 1. Select back to view additional details. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select Route Planner. 2.
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Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your path. eTrex Owner's Manual Recording Track Logs 1. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your tracks, select Auto. • To record tracks at a ...
Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your path. eTrex Owner's Manual Recording Track Logs 1. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your tracks, select Auto. • To record tracks at a ...
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.... Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Archive. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Select View Map. Select Track Manager. 2. Deleting a Track 1. Select a saved track. 3. Select Delete > Yes. Clearing the Current Track Select...
.... Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Archive. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Select View Map. Select Track Manager. 2. Deleting a Track 1. Select a saved track. 3. Select Delete > Yes. Clearing the Current Track Select...
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... Stick 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 To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. Select a category. 3. You can navigate to a destination, your location on the map...
... Stick 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 To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. Select a category. 3. You can navigate to a destination, your location on the map...
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... 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. If you plan to use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. You can use the... only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
... 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. If you plan to use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. You can use the... only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
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... to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on -screen instructions. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. As you drift from the intended course to your original starting point. Navigating with the...
... to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on -screen instructions. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. As you drift from the intended course to your original starting point. Navigating with the...
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Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Select an option. between dots on the eTrex 30. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. By default, the elevation ... Plot Type. 2. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19
Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Select an option. between dots on the eTrex 30. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. By default, the elevation ... Plot Type. 2. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19
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... speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You...
... speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You...