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...organization of this product. or its subsidiaries, registered in part, without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of such changes or improvements. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of their respective ... without the written consent of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. microSD™ is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. ...
...organization of this product. or its subsidiaries, registered in part, without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of such changes or improvements. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of their respective ... without the written consent of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. microSD™ is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. ...
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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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... 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. ...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 Create a route (page 12). 7. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Register the device (page 8). 5. Navigate to ...
... 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. ...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 Create a route (page 12). 7. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Register the device (page 8). 5. Navigate to ...
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...display a list of the Thumb Stick to select the highlighted item. • Press back to move back one step 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 ...
...display a list of the Thumb Stick to select the highlighted item. • Press back to move back one step 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 ...
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... on two AA batteries. Hold . 5. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove...
... on two AA batteries. Hold . 5. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove...
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When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Select ...you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure. 5. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Waypoint...
When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Select ...you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure. 5. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Waypoint...
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...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 Navigator® detailed maps. Select an option. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 categories are available in all Where To? Enter all... > Search Near. 2. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select Where To?. 2. Select a category. 3. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Where To?
...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 Navigator® detailed maps. Select an option. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 categories are available in all Where To? Enter all... > Search Near. 2. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select Where To?. 2. Select a category. 3. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Where To?
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...Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select the city. 5. Enter the street. Creating a Route 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Waypoints, Routes,...to search for addresses. 1. Select a route. 3. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point...
...Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select the city. 5. Enter the street. Creating a Route 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Waypoints, Routes,...to search for addresses. 1. Select a route. 3. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point...
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... Select Record Method. 4. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. ... rate that creates an optimum representation of your path. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and ...
... Select Record Method. 4. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. ... rate that creates an optimum representation of your path. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and ...
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...magenta line on the map. As you are navigating to a destination, your location on the map. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select a category. 3. Select a destination. 4. When you travel, moves. To customize the map... waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Map represents your route is marked with your destination. Browsing the Map 1. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31....
...magenta line on the map. As you are navigating to a destination, your location on the map. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select a category. 3. Select a destination. 4. When you travel, moves. To customize the map... waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Map represents your route is marked with your destination. Browsing the Map 1. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31....
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...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. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. To improve heading accuracy, do not... lines. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan to the destination. 3. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route ...
...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. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. To improve heading accuracy, do not... lines. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan to the destination. 3. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route ...
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Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the course. As you are no major obstacles in that direction ... moving in your path. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➊ The course pointer ➊ indicates your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. The course line to the...
Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the course. As you are no major obstacles in that direction ... moving in your path. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➊ The course pointer ➊ indicates your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. The course line to the...
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... can navigate with the Course Pointer Before you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. between dots on the eTrex 30. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time....the top of the plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigating with the course pointer, you can ...
... can navigate with the Course Pointer Before you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. between dots on the eTrex 30. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time....the top of the plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigating with the course pointer, you can ...
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... find and download geocaches to your device to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. Downloading Geocaches 1. ...Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can apply it in . 5. If necessary, create an account. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on specific factors you select. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com....
... find and download geocaches to your device to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. Downloading Geocaches 1. ...Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can apply it in . 5. If necessary, create an account. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on specific factors you select. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com....
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... > Filter Setup. 2. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair. 3. Select an option: • To begin navigation to filter. 3. Select items to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Editing a Custom...
... > Filter Setup. 2. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair. 3. Select an option: • To begin navigation to filter. 3. Select items to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Editing a Custom...
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...30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Send or Receive. 3. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Select a category. 4. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Done. Your device can share information wirelessly. You can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin... device. 1. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Create Alarm. 3. Enter a radius. 7. Select a location. 5. Select Use. 6.
...30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Send or Receive. 3. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Select a category. 4. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Done. Your device can share information wirelessly. You can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin... device. 1. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Create Alarm. 3. Enter a radius. 7. Select a location. 5. Select Use. 6.
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... to use the scientific calculator functions. • Select menu > Degrees to view a different month. 3. Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, almanac information for the sun and moon, and the best times for hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 2. eTrex Owner...
... to use the scientific calculator functions. • Select menu > Degrees to view a different month. 3. Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, almanac information for the sun and moon, and the best times for hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 2. eTrex Owner...
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...Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If the device is off at the selected time. Select the clock numbers...the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. 3. 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. If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite ...
...Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If the device is off at the selected time. Select the clock numbers...the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. 3. 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. If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite ...
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Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select Use. 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.
Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select Use. 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.