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... 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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator... 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...
... 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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator... 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...
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... 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 40 Updating the... 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
... 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 40 Updating the... 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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... the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Create a route (page 12). 7. Record a track (page 14). 8. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Register the device...
... the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Create a route (page 12). 7. Record a track (page 14). 8. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Register the device...
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...Select a waypoint. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Enter the new information. 5. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the ...Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Creating a Waypoint You can...
...Select a waypoint. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Enter the new information. 5. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the ...Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Creating a Waypoint You can...
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... the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure.... 5. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30.
... the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure.... 5. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30.
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Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select Where To?. 2. Not all or part of the name, and select Done. 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...
Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select Where To?. 2. Not all or part of the name, and select Done. 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...
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.... 2. Select the city. 5. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select a category. 3. Select Change Name. 4. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the new name. 5. Enter the street. Creating a Route 1. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Enter...
.... 2. Select the city. 5. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select a category. 3. Select Change Name. 4. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the new name. 5. Enter the street. Creating a Route 1. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Enter...
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... or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. •...
... or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. •...
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... interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Recording Track Logs 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. As you select ... along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. eTrex Owner's Manual Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often.
... interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Recording Track Logs 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. As you select ... along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. eTrex Owner's Manual Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often.
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Select menu > Review Track. Select a track. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select a track. 3. Deleting a Track 1. Select Delete > Yes. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. ... and the end of a Track 1. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Select a saved track. 3. Select Archive. Select Elevation Plot. Select View Map.
Select menu > Review Track. Select a track. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select a track. 3. Deleting a Track 1. Select Delete > Yes. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. ... and the end of a Track 1. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Select a saved track. 3. Select Archive. Select Elevation Plot. Select View Map.
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Navigation Navigation 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 Navigate using the map or compass. 1. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select one or more options: • Use ...the Thumb Stick to pan the map to view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to a destination, your route marked with a magenta...
Navigation Navigation 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 Navigate using the map or compass. 1. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select one or more options: • Use ...the Thumb Stick to pan the map to view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to a destination, your route marked with a magenta...
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Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. ... your destination. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not...
Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. ... your destination. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not...
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Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Select Create Alarm. 3. You can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device...you can share information wirelessly. Select Send or Receive. 3. Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Select Use. 6. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select a location. 5. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Select ...
Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Select Create Alarm. 3. You can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device...you can share information wirelessly. Select Send or Receive. 3. Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Select Use. 6. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select a location. 5. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Select ...
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... 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp accessory. The routing settings available vary based on -road routes that are doing. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you to drive. ◦◦...
... 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp accessory. The routing settings available vary based on -road routes that are doing. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you to drive. ◦◦...
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...the next point. ◦◦ Manual-allows you to select the next point on the route. ◦◦ Distance-routes you to the next point on the route when you are more readable. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows ...reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. • Lock On Road-locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. • Off...
...the next point. ◦◦ Manual-allows you to select the next point on the route. ◦◦ Distance-routes you to the next point on the route when you are more readable. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows ...reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. • Lock On Road-locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. • Off...
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... distance. The ratio of the crank arm or strides per minute. The altitude of descent. Total The total elevation distance descended. eTrex Owner's Manual Bearing The direction from your starting location to the change in feet or meters per minute. Course The direction from ... a destination. Distance to The distance to your current location to the next waypoint on the route. The estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. Battery Level The remaining battery power. Descent Average The average vertical distance of your final destination...
... distance. The ratio of the crank arm or strides per minute. The altitude of descent. Total The total elevation distance descended. eTrex Owner's Manual Bearing The direction from your starting location to the change in feet or meters per minute. Course The direction from ... a destination. Distance to The distance to your current location to the next waypoint on the route. The estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. Battery Level The remaining battery power. Descent Average The average vertical distance of your final destination...
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... estimated time needed to your destination and your GPS position. Trip Time Moving A running tally of sunrise based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual Data Field Description Trip Odometer A running tally of difference (in which Good you must move to return to the... route. L means turn right. The current time of the distance traveled since the last reset. The estimated time needed to Next To...
... estimated time needed to your destination and your GPS position. Trip Time Moving A running tally of sunrise based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual Data Field Description Trip Odometer A running tally of difference (in which Good you must move to return to the... route. L means turn right. The current time of the distance traveled since the last reset. The estimated time needed to Next To...
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of your route. Vertical Speed Your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. Waypoint at Dest. Appendix eTrex Owner's Manual 51 Speed to your destination. Waypoint at The next point on a route to The measurement Dest. The last point on Next your rate of altitude gain or loss over time. Data Field Description Vert.
of your route. Vertical Speed Your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. Waypoint at Dest. Appendix eTrex Owner's Manual 51 Speed to your destination. Waypoint at The next point on a route to The measurement Dest. The last point on Next your rate of altitude gain or loss over time. Data Field Description Vert.
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Index Index A AA batteries selecting the type 30 accessories 46, 53 fitness 46 acquiring satellite signals 52 active route 13 addresses 12 advanced map setup 32 alarms clock 26 marine 38 proximity ... 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 auto zoom 32 B backlight timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48 about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life 41 long term storage 42 maximizing life 41 selecting the type 7 storage...another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing data fields 28 eTrex Owner's Manual
Index Index A AA batteries selecting the type 30 accessories 46, 53 fitness 46 acquiring satellite signals 52 active route 13 addresses 12 advanced map setup 32 alarms clock 26 marine 38 proximity ... 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 auto zoom 32 B backlight timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48 about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life 41 long term storage 42 maximizing life 41 selecting the type 7 storage...another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing data fields 28 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... profiles 29 D data fields 28 options 47 deleting files 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...
... profiles 29 D data fields 28 options 47 deleting files 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...
