Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by mmajaala on April 4th, 2014
Why Does My Etrex 20 Compass Not Calabrate
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Related Garmin eTrex 20 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 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
...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... and auto services.
1. For more information, go to . Select Where To?.
2. Select an option.
3. eTrex Owner's Manual
11 Not all areas and maps. categories are available in all Where To? Select a category.... Routes, and Tracks
Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Menu
You can use the Where To?...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...; Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan to ...compass outdoors. eTrex Owner's Manual
17
Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... Receive. 3.
You can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Enter a radius.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Applications
Applications
Sharing Data
The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device.
1.
When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... the device 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 Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Changing the Satellite View...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
...-allows you are using.
System Settings
Select Setup > System.
• GPS-sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . Note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40.
• Colors (eTrex 20/30)-sets the colors that display in Night and Day...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
...Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting.
• Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure.
1. Select a ...the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to organize your GPS position. eTrex Owner's Manual
33
Select Setup > Units.
2.
• Auto Archive-selects ...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
...;◦ Course (CDI)-the course deviation indicator displays your relationship to a course line leading to a destination.
• Compass-switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you to self-calibrate each time you turn the device on the eTrex 30.
The default coordinate system is using. Heading Settings
This function is available on .
34...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... so that the marine POIs are within a specified distance of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
Customizing Your Device
Marine Map Settings
This function is available on the map.
Simplifies... to select the next point on the route.
◦◦ Distance-routes you to avoid. eTrex Owner's Manual
37 Select Setup > Marine.
• Marine Chart Mode-allows you want to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
...ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment.
➊➋
eTrex Owner's Manual
43
Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Go to http...the Garmin POI Loader
• GPX geocache files
Device Information
Installing a microSD Card The eTrex 20 and eTrex 30 can use microSD cards for more information.
1. Slide the card holder ➊...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
... 24 tones for 31 almanac hunting and fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34
ANT+ accessories 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto...11
54
C calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating
altimeter 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...
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
...Create a route (page 7).
8. Navigate to know the basic features.
1. Turn on the device (page 4).
3. Calibrate the compass (page 5).
6. Mark a waypoint (page 6).
7.
Acquire satellites (page 4).
5. Record a track (page 7).
9. Getting ...➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key
➎ Power and backlight key
2
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
... at high temperatures. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
3 The device operates on two AA batteries.
➏ ➐
➑ ➒
➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
... acquired satellite signals.
Adjusting the Backlight
Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Hold (page 2). 5.
When the GPS bars on the GPS position. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in the batteries...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
Move the Thumb Stick left and
right to adjust the brightness level. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
Select Profile Change. 2.
You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries.
1.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5 To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that optimize your...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
... find a destination to navigate to the location. 4. Move to . When the Sample Confidence status
bar reaches 100%, select Save. Select a waypoint. 3. Where To? Finding a Waypoint 1. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Creating a Waypoint You can save the waypoint without changes, select Done.
• To make changes to the waypoint, select an attribute...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
... Planner > Create Route > Select First Point.
2. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation
for each point. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
7 Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a recording of the name. 4. Recording Track Logs 1. If you to save the route. Select Done...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
...navigate to zoom in and out of the map. Select a category. 3. Navigate using the map or compass.
1.
Select a destination. 4. Using the Map
1. Navigating with a magenta line.
5.
Select Where...The position icon represents your route marked with the Bearing Pointer The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
8
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Tip: To customize the map view, ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
... (page 8).
2. Downloading Geocaches
1. Sign in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Begin navigation to a USB port on -screen instructions
to find and download geocaches to your device.
Reinstall the batteries (page 3). Select Compass.
3. Turn until points toward the top of the...
Quick Start Manual - Page 10
... the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
10
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Pull up the weather cap from the Device 1.
Double-click START HERE.html. Getting the Manuals from the mini-USB port...
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