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... notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the written consent of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac® is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. ANT™, ANT+™, BaseCamp™, chirp™...
... notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the written consent of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac® is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. ANT™, ANT+™, BaseCamp™, chirp™...
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...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, ...Using Sight 'N Go 10 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 Setting an Alarm 26 Opening the Stopwatch 26 Satellite Page 26 Customizing Your Device.....28 Customizing the Main Menu........28 Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings 30...
...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, ...Using Sight 'N Go 10 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 Setting an Alarm 26 Opening the Stopwatch 26 Satellite Page 26 Customizing Your Device.....28 Customizing the Main Menu........28 Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings 30...
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...the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Create a route (page 12). 7. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information ...guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and other important information. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). 9. Turn on ...
...the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Create a route (page 12). 7. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information ...guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and other important information. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). 9. Turn on ...
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...; 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 ...to display a list of commonly-used functions for the current page. Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu to move back one step in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual
...; 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 ...to display a list of commonly-used functions for the current page. Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu to move back one step in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual
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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. Installing AA Batteries ... pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Battery Information ‹ warning The temperature rating for best results. 1. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Getting Started 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Alkaline batteries can...
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. Installing AA Batteries ... pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Battery Information ‹ warning The temperature rating for best results. 1. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Getting Started 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Alkaline batteries can...
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...2. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Enter the distance to the location. 4. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Move to the ...object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual For best results, collect four to eight...
...2. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Enter the distance to the location. 4. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Move to the ...object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual For best results, collect four to eight...
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...Another Location 1. Select Where To?. 2. Enter all or part of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select a category. 3. Not all areas and maps. categories are available in all Where To? Additional Maps You can search... a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, 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 use the Where To? For more information, go to .
...Another Location 1. Select Where To?. 2. Enter all or part of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select a category. 3. Not all areas and maps. categories are available in all Where To? Additional Maps You can search... a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, 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 use the Where To? For more information, go to .
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... Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Enter the street. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select Change Name. ... Route 1. Enter the new name. 5. Select the first point in the route. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Enter the city or postal code. Select Route Planner. 2. Creating a Route 1. NOTE: Not...
... Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Enter the street. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select Change Name. ... Route 1. Enter the new name. 5. Select the first point in the route. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Enter the city or postal code. Select Route Planner. 2. Creating a Route 1. NOTE: Not...
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... optimum representation of your path. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance...
... optimum representation of your path. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance...
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... page opens with your location on the map. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. Select one or more options: • Use the Thumb 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 You can navigate to your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Map represents your route marked with a magenta line on the map. To...
... page opens with your location on the map. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. Select one or more options: • Use the Thumb 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 You can navigate to your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Map represents your route marked with a magenta line on the map. To...
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..., such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the... electronic compass outdoors. Before you can use an auto mount accessory with the device,...
..., such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the... electronic compass outdoors. Before you can use an auto mount accessory with the device,...
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... ➋ leading to the destination. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination is most useful if you are moving. 1. The course line to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The scale ➍ refers to your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) from the intended course...
... ➋ leading to the destination. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination is most useful if you are moving. 1. The course line to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The scale ➍ refers to your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) from the intended course...
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Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the ... You can navigate with the course pointer, you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. Select an option. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). To customize .... 3. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Elevation Plot. between dots on the eTrex 30.
Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the ... You can navigate with the course pointer, you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. Select an option. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). To customize .... 3. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Elevation Plot. between dots on the eTrex 30.
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.... Connect your device to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Go to a computer (page 44). 2. After you set up the filter, you select. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can filter your device. If necessary, create an account. 4. Select items to your geocache list based... Filter > Quick Filter. 2. Select an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache.
.... Connect your device to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Go to a computer (page 44). 2. After you set up the filter, you select. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can filter your device. If necessary, create an account. 4. Select items to your geocache list based... Filter > Quick Filter. 2. Select an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache.
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... option: • To begin navigation to find a geocache, you , select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Geocaches 2. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can log your results. 1. Navigating to filter. 3. Select Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt...
... option: • To begin navigation to find a geocache, you , select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Geocaches 2. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can log your results. 1. Navigating to filter. 3. Select Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt...
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... be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Use. 6. When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you are within...
... be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Use. 6. When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you are within...
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Select Calculator. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, almanac information for the sun ..., select, Hunt and Fish. 2. If necessary, select ▲ or ▼ to calculate. 3. Select Calculate when finished. Select a day. Walk around the perimeter of an Area 1. Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a degree calculator. 1. Calculating the Size of the area you want to view a different month. 3. Select Area Calculation...
Select Calculator. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, almanac information for the sun ..., select, Hunt and Fish. 2. If necessary, select ▲ or ▼ to calculate. 3. Select Calculate when finished. Select a day. Walk around the perimeter of an Area 1. Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a degree calculator. 1. Calculating the Size of the area you want to view a different month. 3. Select Area Calculation...
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Select Alarm Clock. 2. Changing the Satellite View 1. Applications Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set the time, and select Done. 3. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. If necessary, select Track ...the alarm. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Satellite > menu. 2. If the device is off at the alarm time, ...
Select Alarm Clock. 2. Changing the Satellite View 1. Applications Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set the time, and select Done. 3. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. If necessary, select Track ...the alarm. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Satellite > menu. 2. If the device is off at the alarm time, ...
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Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select Use. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select a location. 4. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1.
Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select Use. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select a location. 4. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1.