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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... 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...
...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... 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...
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... 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... 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
... 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... 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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...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 of the Thumb Stick to select the highlighted item. • Press... back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual
...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 of the Thumb Stick to select the highlighted item. • Press... back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Where To? Menu You can use the Where To? categories are available in all areas and maps. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select an...
... Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Where To? Menu You can use the Where To? categories are available in all areas and maps. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select an...
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Enter the house number. 6. Enter the new name. 5. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Creating a Route 1. Select the first point in the route. 4. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Select Route Planner....Enter the street. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select a route. 3. Select the city. 5. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select Change Name. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional...
Enter the house number. 6. Enter the new name. 5. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Creating a Route 1. Select the first point in the route. 4. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Select Route Planner....Enter the street. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select a route. 3. Select the city. 5. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select Change Name. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional...
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...a Route 1. Select Edit Route. 4. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Reversing a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. 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. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert...
...a Route 1. Select Edit Route. 4. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Reversing a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. 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. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert...
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... option to record tracks more or less often. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record Interval. 6. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your tracks, select Auto. • To record tracks at a specified distance, select...
... option to record tracks more or less often. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record Interval. 6. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your tracks, select Auto. • To record tracks at a specified distance, select...
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... Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Delete > Yes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Deleting a Track 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select Archive. Select a track. 3. Select a track. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Select a saved track. 3. Select what you want to...
... Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Delete > Yes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Deleting a Track 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select Archive. Select a track. 3. Select a track. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Select a saved track. 3. Select what you want to...
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... Stop Navigation. Select Where To?. 2. Select Map. 2. 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 Select a category. 3. Select Go. Map represents your route is marked with your destination.... To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. When you travel, moves....
... Stop Navigation. Select Where To?. 2. Select Map. 2. 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 Select a category. 3. Select Go. Map represents your route is marked with your destination.... To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. When you travel, moves....
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...accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 • Select a location on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. TIP: When the device is only available on the... the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30x has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to ...
...accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 • Select a location on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. TIP: When the device is only available on the... the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30x has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to ...
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Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup. 2. Navigating to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select an option: • To begin navigation to a Geocache 1. Geocaches 2. Select items to edit. After it is saved...
Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup. 2. Navigating to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select an option: • To begin navigation to a Geocache 1. Geocaches 2. Select items to edit. After it is saved...
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Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select Use. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select a location. 4.
Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select Use. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select a location. 4.
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... a specific or general task, such as geocaching. For data field descriptions, see page 47. 4. Select back to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to change...
... a specific or general task, such as geocaching. For data field descriptions, see page 47. 4. Select back to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to change...
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... as part of settings that optimize your device based on water. Select Profile Change. 2. Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. • From the compass or trip computer, select menu > Change Dashboard. 3. Customize the data ...fields as necessary (page 28). 2. Customizing Dashboards 1. Selecting a Profile 1. When you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing...
... as part of settings that optimize your device based on water. Select Profile Change. 2. Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. • From the compass or trip computer, select menu > Change Dashboard. 3. Customize the data ...fields as necessary (page 28). 2. Customizing Dashboards 1. Selecting a Profile 1. When you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing...
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...1. Select Delete > Yes. 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 are using. Select a profile. 3. Select Setup... Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Customizing Your ...: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40. • Colors (eTrex 20x/30x)-sets the colors that display in Night and Day mode. ◦ ◦ Mode-sets a light ...
...1. Select Delete > Yes. 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 are using. Select a profile. 3. Select Setup... Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Customizing Your ...: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40. • Colors (eTrex 20x/30x)-sets the colors that display in Night and Day mode. ◦ ◦ Mode-sets a light ...
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... North Up-shows north at the top of travel at the top. • Guidance Text-allows you to show guidance text on the map. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. Select a tone for messages, keys, turn warnings, and... alarms. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 Map Settings Select Setup > Map. • Orientation-adjusts how the map is shown on the device. sets the background image used in night mode. ◦ ◦ Night Highlight Color...
... North Up-shows north at the top of travel at the top. • Guidance Text-allows you to show guidance text on the map. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. Select a tone for messages, keys, turn warnings, and... alarms. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 Map Settings Select Setup > Map. • Orientation-adjusts how the map is shown on the device. sets the background image used in night mode. ◦ ◦ Night Highlight Color...
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... redraw more -detailed track, but fills the track log faster. 32 eTrex Owner's Manual Recording points more frequently creates a more slowly. ◦ ◦ Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off . • Record Method-selects a track recording method. Tracks Settings ...the appropriate zoom level for map items. ◦ ◦ Detail-selects the amount of your map. To purchase additional maps, see page 11. When Off is selected, you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on or off shading. • Map Information-allows you must zoom...
... redraw more -detailed track, but fills the track log faster. 32 eTrex Owner's Manual Recording points more frequently creates a more slowly. ◦ ◦ Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off . • Record Method-selects a track recording method. Tracks Settings ...the appropriate zoom level for map items. ◦ ◦ Detail-selects the amount of your map. To purchase additional maps, see page 11. When Off is selected, you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on or off shading. • Map Information-allows you must zoom...
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...Select Setup > Units. 2. You can customize units of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select a unit of the track line on your tracks. Select Setup > Position Format...Time Format-allows you to select the time zone for the setting. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and...
...Select Setup > Units. 2. You can customize units of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select a unit of the track line on your tracks. Select Setup > Position Format...Time Format-allows you to select the time zone for the setting. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and...
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... a set period of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you turn the device on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is available on the eTrex 30x. Heading Settings This function is using. Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on...-sets the north reference of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. The default coordinate system is available on the eTrex 30x. Altimeter Settings This function is WGS 84.
... a set period of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you turn the device on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is available on the eTrex 30x. Heading Settings This function is using. Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on...-sets the north reference of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. The default coordinate system is available on the eTrex 30x. Altimeter Settings This function is WGS 84.
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...™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for -allows you to drive. ◦ ◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable... maps)- Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to select a guidance method for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you to edit the number...
...™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for -allows you to drive. ◦ ◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable... maps)- Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to select a guidance method for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you to edit the number...