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... right to change or improve its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Mac® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and/or... in part, without the express permission of this product. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the content of Garmin. © 2011-2015 Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may not be used without the written consent of such changes or improvements...
... right to change or improve its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Mac® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and/or... in part, without the express permission of this product. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the content of Garmin. © 2011-2015 Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may not be used without the written consent of such changes or improvements...
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... Settings 30 3 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...
... Settings 30 3 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...
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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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... 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 Register the device (page 8). 5. Record a track (page 14). 8. Create a route (page 12). 7. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Getting Started Getting...
... 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 Register the device (page 8). 5. Record a track (page 14). 8. Create a route (page 12). 7. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Getting Started Getting...
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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 back one step in the menu structure...
... 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 back one step in the menu structure...
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... the device in below-freezing conditions. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Hold . 5. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Getting Started 2. Replace...
... the device in below-freezing conditions. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Hold . 5. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Getting Started 2. Replace...
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... device has acquired satellite signals. Registering Your Device • Go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/express. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When...
... device has acquired satellite signals. Registering Your Device • Go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/express. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When...
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... edit. 4. Select Done. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you record and store in the device. Enter the new information. 5. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Select Where...
... edit. 4. Select Done. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you record and store in the device. Enter the new information. 5. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Select Where...
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You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. 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 30x. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to...
You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. 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 30x. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to...
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...a Location Near Another Location 1. Select an option. 3. If necessary, select a location. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels...Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x, such as restaurants or marine services. Select a category. 3. For more information, go to . Where To? Enter all or part of the name, and select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can search for ...
...a Location Near Another Location 1. Select an option. 3. If necessary, select a location. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels...Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x, such as restaurants or marine services. Select a category. 3. For more information, go to . Where To? Enter all or part of the name, and select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can search for ...
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... Name. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the new name. 5. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to save the route...
... Name. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the new name. 5. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to save the route...
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... route, select Insert. Deleting a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Editing a Route 1. Select Delete Route. Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Viewing...
... route, select Insert. Deleting a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Editing a Route 1. Select Delete Route. Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Viewing...
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... Done. Select Record Method. 4. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. eTrex Owner's Manual
... Done. Select Record Method. 4. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. eTrex Owner's Manual
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... 1. Select a track. 3. Select a track. 3. Select Track Manager. 2. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Deleting a Track 1. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select View Map. The...
... 1. Select a track. 3. Select a track. 3. Select Track Manager. 2. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Deleting a Track 1. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select View Map. The...
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... 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 Select Where To?. 2. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Navigation Navigation You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to zoom...
... 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 Select Where To?. 2. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Navigation Navigation You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to zoom...
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... mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30x has a 3-axis, electronic compass. • Select a location on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map...
... mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30x has a 3-axis, electronic compass. • Select a location on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map...
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... the destination. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigation You should calibrate the compass after moving . 1. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you are navigating on -screen instructions. Follow the on water or where there are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries...
... the destination. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigation You should calibrate the compass after moving . 1. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you are navigating on -screen instructions. Follow the on water or where there are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries...
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... (page 16). 2. Select an option. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 between dots on the plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the course deviation indicator. Select Elevation Plot > menu... you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Select Compass. 3. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the eTrex 30x. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34.
... (page 16). 2. Select an option. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 between dots on the plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the course deviation indicator. Select Elevation Plot > menu... you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Select Compass. 3. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the eTrex 30x. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34.
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... a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Go to zero.
... a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Go to zero.