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... without the written consent of such changes or improvements. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Windows® is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the content of this manual without obligation to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in part...
... without the written consent of such changes or improvements. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Windows® is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the content of this manual without obligation to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in part...
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Menu 11 Routes 12 Tracks 14 Navigation 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 to a Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt 22 chirp 23 Applications 24 ... 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...
Menu 11 Routes 12 Tracks 14 Navigation 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 to a Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt 22 chirp 23 Applications 24 ... 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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... 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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... the device (page 8). 3. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and...
... the device (page 8). 3. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and...
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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 around the map. • Press the center.... • 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
... 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.... • 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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... counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 You can rupture at high temperatures. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Getting Started 2. Hold . 5. Alkaline...
... counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 You can rupture at high temperatures. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Getting Started 2. Hold . 5. Alkaline...
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... the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on the GPS position. The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When the GPS bars on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to acquire satellite signals. The time and... solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Hold . 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
... the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on the GPS position. The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When the GPS bars on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to acquire satellite signals. The time and... solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Hold . 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
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...? > Waypoints. 2. Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. Enter the new information. 5. Select a waypoint. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select...
...? > Waypoints. 2. Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. Enter the new information. 5. Select a waypoint. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select...
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Move to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint ... Averaging. 2. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Enter the distance to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual
Move to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint ... Averaging. 2. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Enter the distance to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Enter all Where To? If necessary, select a location. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer...
... and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Enter all Where To? If necessary, select a location. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer...
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... To? > Addresses. 2. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Enter the street. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select the city. 5. Enter the new name. 5. Enter the city or postal code. Creating a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address...
... To? > Addresses. 2. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Enter the street. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select the city. 5. Enter the new name. 5. Enter the city or postal code. Creating a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address...
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... Map 1. Viewing the Active Route 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Editing a Route 1. Select Delete Route. eTrex Owner's Manual 13
... Map 1. Viewing the Active Route 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Editing a Route 1. Select Delete Route. eTrex Owner's Manual 13
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... Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your track. 3. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides...
... Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your track. 3. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides...
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... is listed. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select View Map. Select menu > Review Track. Select a track. 3. Viewing Track Information 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Clearing the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear...
... is listed. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select View Map. Select menu > Review Track. Select a track. 3. Viewing Track Information 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Clearing the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear...
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... navigate to zoom in the device. Select a category. 3. Select Go. As you are navigating to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Map represents your route marked with your location on the map. Select a destination. 4. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select Where To...
... navigate to zoom in the device. Select a category. 3. Select Go. As you are navigating to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Map represents your route marked with your location on the map. Select a destination. 4. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select Where To...
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... the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Follow ...must also purchase and install the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. • Select a location on the...
... the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Follow ...must also purchase and install the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. • Select a location on the...
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...; ➋ ➌ ➊ The course pointer ➊ indicates your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the destination. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you are moving. 1. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the...
...; ➋ ➌ ➊ The course pointer ➊ indicates your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the destination. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you are moving. 1. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the...
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...the elevation plot to the destination (page 18). Select Compass. 3. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can ... can change the pointer setting to a destination (page 16). 2. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. Select Elevation Plot. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34.
...the elevation plot to the destination (page 18). Select Compass. 3. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can ... can change the pointer setting to a destination (page 16). 2. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. Select Elevation Plot. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34.
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.... All of the trip computer values are set to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. To...
.... All of the trip computer values are set to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. To...