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.............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 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...
.............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 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...
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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 Software 40 Viewing Device Information..........40 Specifications 41 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 Software 40 Viewing Device Information..........40 Specifications 41 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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Turn on 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 Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Create a route (page 12). 7. Register the device (page 8). 5. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. 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...
Turn on 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 Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Create a route (page 12). 7. Register the device (page 8). 5. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. 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...
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..., and auto services. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x, such as restaurants or marine services. Select an option. 3. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Not all areas and maps. Select a category. 3. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Where To? For more information, go to . Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Enter all or part of interest, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery...
..., and auto services. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x, such as restaurants or marine services. Select an option. 3. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Not all areas and maps. Select a category. 3. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Where To? For more information, go to . Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Enter all or part of interest, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery...
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Select a point. 5. Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select View Map. Deleting a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Reverse Route. Select a route. 3. Select back to view additional details. Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select a route. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 ...
Select a point. 5. Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select View Map. Deleting a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Reverse Route. Select a route. 3. Select back to view additional details. Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select a route. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 ...
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..., location, and elevation for each point. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. 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 Done. Select Record Method. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record...
..., location, and elevation for each point. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. 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 Done. Select Record Method. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record...
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...Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Delete > Yes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. Select menu > Review Track. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select a track. 3. Deleting a Track 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Viewing Track Information 1. Saving the Current Track...
...Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Delete > Yes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. Select menu > Review Track. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select a track. 3. Deleting a Track 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Viewing Track Information 1. Saving the Current Track...
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... install the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Follow the turns in your destination. To improve 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 20x and eTrex 30x. TIP...
... install the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Follow the turns in your destination. To improve 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 20x and eTrex 30x. TIP...
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By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Select Compass. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Select an option. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes....
By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Select Compass. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Select an option. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes....
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... Garmin device. 1. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Select a location. 5. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20x/30x). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a category. 4. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Enter a radius. 7. Select Use. 6. Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. You can send or receive data when connected...
... Garmin device. 1. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Select a location. 5. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20x/30x). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a category. 4. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Enter a radius. 7. Select Use. 6. Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. You can send or receive data when connected...
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... Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20x/30x). If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite in the view and to turn on and sounds the alarm. Select the clock numbers to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to set the device...
... Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20x/30x). If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite in the view and to turn on and sounds the alarm. Select the clock numbers to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to set the device...
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... Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to change the map data fields, you must enable them (page 28). 1. Changing the Data Fields Before you can change the item order on the main menu. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual You can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select back to customize. 3. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Customizing Specific Pages Data fields display information about your location or other specified data...
... Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to change the map data fields, you must enable them (page 28). 1. Changing the Data Fields Before you can change the item order on the main menu. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual You can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select back to customize. 3. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Customizing Specific Pages Data fields display information about your location or other specified data...
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... Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of time before the backlight turns off ). Select Edit Name. 4. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Done. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you are using. Enter the new name. 5. Deleting a Profile 1. Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile...
... Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of time before the backlight turns off ). Select Edit Name. 4. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Done. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you are using. Enter the new name. 5. Deleting a Profile 1. Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile...
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... the device. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Select a measurement type. 3. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on your tracks. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to select the time zone for the setting. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Select Setup > Units...
... the device. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Select a measurement type. 3. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on your tracks. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to select the time zone for the setting. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Select Setup > Units...
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The default coordinate system is using. Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you to self-calibrate each time you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system...
The default coordinate system is using. Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you to self-calibrate each time you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system...
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Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to edit the number of activity you are shorter in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual This number automatically increases as you to select a transportation method in order to optimize your route. ◦ ◦ Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ◦ ◦ On Road For Time (requires routable maps)-calculates onroad routes that are doing. calculates...
Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to edit the number of activity you are shorter in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual This number automatically increases as you to select a transportation method in order to optimize your route. ◦ ◦ Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ◦ ◦ On Road For Time (requires routable maps)-calculates onroad routes that are doing. calculates...
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... device and lift up to remove the cover. 2. Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader • GPX geocache files Device Information Installing a microSD Card The eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x can use microSD cards for more information. 1. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. File Types The device supports these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage...
... device and lift up to remove the cover. 2. Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader • GPX geocache files Device Information Installing a microSD Card The eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x can use microSD cards for more information. 1. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. File Types The device supports these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage...
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... 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life 41 long term storage 42 maximizing life 41 selecting the type 7 storage 7 warnings 7 BirdsEye satellite imagery 11 BlueChart g2 maps 11 54 C calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating altimeter 20 compass 17 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 17 navigating 18 restore 39 setup options 34 connecting to another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing eTrex Owner's Manual
... 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life 41 long term storage 42 maximizing life 41 selecting the type 7 storage 7 warnings 7 BirdsEye satellite imagery 11 BlueChart g2 maps 11 54 C calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating altimeter 20 compass 17 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 17 navigating 18 restore 39 setup options 34 connecting to another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing eTrex Owner's Manual
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... E editing profiles 30 routes 12 eTrex Owner's Manual waypoints 9 elevation plot 19, 20 barometric altimeter 20 of a track 15 F file types 43 finding addresses 12 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt 22 navigating to 22 settings 35 GPS signals 8, 26, 30, 47, 49, 52 turning off 26 Index H heading settings 34 HomePort 43 hunting times 25 K keys 5, 6 L language 30 locking ring 6 M main menu customizing...
... E editing profiles 30 routes 12 eTrex Owner's Manual waypoints 9 elevation plot 19, 20 barometric altimeter 20 of a track 15 F file types 43 finding addresses 12 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt 22 navigating to 22 settings 35 GPS signals 8, 26, 30, 47, 49, 52 turning off 26 Index H heading settings 34 HomePort 43 hunting times 25 K keys 5, 6 L language 30 locking ring 6 M main menu customizing...
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... 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 adding 39 removing 39 position format 33 power key 8 profiles 29 changing 29 56 creating 29 selecting 29 proximity alarms 24 R recording tracks 14, 32 registering your device 8 resetting all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 19 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13 navigating 13 settings 36 S satellite signals...
... 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 adding 39 removing 39 position format 33 power key 8 profiles 29 changing 29 56 creating 29 selecting 29 proximity alarms 24 R recording tracks 14, 32 registering your device 8 resetting all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 19 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13 navigating 13 settings 36 S satellite signals...
