Garmin eTrex 10 Support Question
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Question posted by snido on January 13th, 2014
How To Calibrate Compass On Etrex 10
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Related Garmin eTrex 10 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
eTrex®
owner's manual
for use with models 10, 20, 30
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...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 ... 8 Registering Your Device 8
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 9 Waypoints 9 Using Sight 'N Go 10 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and
Almanacs 25...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... (page 7). 2. Navigate to know the basic features.
1. Register the device (page 8). 5. Create a route (page 12). 7. 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 Record a track (page 14). 8. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Getting...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... navigate to the location.
4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to the object, and select Done > Save.
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eTrex Owner's Manual Select a unit of the waypoint location.
1.
Enter the distance to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure.
5. Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading.
Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
eTrex Owner's Manual
17 Select Profile Change > Automotive.
2.
• Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Navigation
Compass
The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Use the map to navigate to...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start.
2.
About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on your destination is most useful if you are navigating on -screen instructions. Begin navigation to the distance
18
eTrex Owner's Manual Select Compass.
3. Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the course. As you are...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
... default coordinate system is using. Select Setup > Altimeter.
• Auto Calibration-allows the altimeter to a GPS compass when you turn the device on.
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Select Setup > Heading.
• Display-sets the type of time (Auto), or turns the compass off.
• Calibrate Compass-page 17. Heading Settings
This function is available on which the...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
... batteries is on -screen instructions. Updating the Software
Before you must connect the device to adjust the contrast level (eTrex 10 only).
Select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout.
Viewing Device Information
You can decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery... view the unit ID, software version, and license agreement. Select Setup > About.
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 43
...Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment.
➊➋
eTrex Owner's Manual
43 Remove the batteries or battery.
3. File Types The device supports these file types.
...GPX geocache files
Device Information
Installing a microSD Card The eTrex 20 and eTrex 30 can use microSD cards for more information.
1. It is not compatible with Mac®...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... device automatically recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is accurate to within range (10 ft. Data Field Accuracy of ascent. The uncalibrated environmental pressure. The average vertical distance of GPS
Ambient Pressure
Ascent Average Ascent Maximum
Ascent - eTrex Owner's Manual
47 The total elevation distance ascended.
This process occurs automatically when you...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
... 20 compass 18 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 18 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 data fields 28
eTrex Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 56
... 47,
49, 52 system settings 30 turning off GPS 26, 27
saving tracks 15
sharing data 24 Sight N' Go 10 software
updating 40 version 40 stopwatch 26 storing the ...device 42 sunrise and sunset times 25, 50 system settings 30
T text size, maps 32 time
alarms 26 data fields 50 settings 33 sunrise and sunset
25, 50 zone 33 tones 31
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eTrex...
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
...a track (page 7).
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key
➎ Power and backlight key
2
eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual Turn on the device (page 4).
3. Create a route (page 6).
7. Install the batteries (page 3).
2. Mark a waypoint (page 5).
6. Acquire satellites (page 4).
5. When using your...
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
... NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20°C to remove the cover. The device operates on two AA batteries. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
3 Installing AA Batteries You can rupture at high temperatures. ➏ ➐
➑ ➒
➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
... set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or...
4. Select Setup > System > Battery
Type. 6. Satellite Signals
After the device is turned on the GPS position.
eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. Hold ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... a waypoint.
3. For example, your current location as a waypoint.
1. Select an option:
• To save your settings and views can significantly reduce battery life.
1. Finding a Waypoint 1. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
5
While the device is low.
Select Where To? > Waypoints.
2.
Select a profile.
Waypoints
Waypoints are using it. Select Go.
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
... results, collect four to . Select Use. 5. Select a waypoint.
3. Select back to the location.
4. Increasing the Accuracy of the waypoint location.
1. Move to save the route.
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eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
Menu
You can use the Where To? Not all areas and maps.
Select a category. 3. Select the first point in all Where To?
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
...; Select an option to record tracks more or less often. As you require a very precise track record.
• Enter a time or distance, and select Done. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
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Quick Start Manual - Page 8
... using the map (page 8). Plug the small end of the map.
8
Tip: To customize the map view, select menu > Setup Map, and adjust the settings. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
... http://buy.garmin.com or from www.garmin .com.
Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to www.opencaching.com. 3. Downloading Geocaches
1. Connect your Garmin dealer. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
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