Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by Jasstu1 on January 29th, 2014
Etrex 20 How To Found Geocaches
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 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 Sharing Data 24 Setting a Proximity Alarm 24 Calculating the...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
..., BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Select Where To?.
2. eTrex Owner's Manual
11 Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels...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 to find a destination to navigate ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Navigation
Compass
The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
eTrex Owner's Manual
17 • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
Before you can use an auto mount accessory with the device... Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading.
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...Select Use.
6.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Applications
Applications
Sharing Data
The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity...When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
24
eTrex Owner's Manual Select Done. Select a category.
4.
Select Send or Receive. 3.
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength.
Select Satellite > menu.
2. Select Turn Alarm On.... Page
The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Changing the Satellite View 1.
Applications
Setting an Alarm
If you are not currently...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... about WAAS, go 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 mode.
◦◦ Mode-sets a light background (Day), a dark...
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 the track line on your tracks. Position Format Settings
Note: Do not change...format. • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to organize your GPS position. Changing the Units of Measure
You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... of time.
◦◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
• Calibrate Altimeter-page 20.
eTrex Owner's Manual
35 Therefore, the barometric pressure should change only due to display the geocache list by names or codes.
• Barometer Mode
◦◦ Variable Elevation-allows the barometer to measure changes...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...fishing.
• Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
Select Setup > Marine.
• Marine Chart Mode-allows you to select a nautical...so that the marine POIs are within a specified distance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual
37 • Lock On Road-locks the position icon, which represents your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
..., 98, Me, or NT. File Types The device supports these file types.
• Files from 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.
Remove the batteries or battery.
3. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
... geocaches 21 software 40 driving routes 37
E editing
profiles 30 routes 12 waypoints 9
eTrex Owner's Manual
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...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
...16
driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing ... your device 8 resetting
all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 20 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12... satellite signals 8, 26, 47,
49, 52 system settings 30 turning off GPS 26, 27
saving tracks 15
sharing data 24 Sight N' Go 10 software
updating...eTrex Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. The device operates on two AA batteries.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
3 ➏ ➐
➑ ➒
➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑ ...You can rupture at high temperatures.
Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20°C to remove the cover.
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
... Backlight
Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Extensive use of the sky to acquire satellite signals. Satellite Signals
After the device is low. 2.
Hold (page 2). 5. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water.
1. Select a profile. can be different when you are using it. Select Profile Change. 2.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5 ...of settings that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
4. Move the Thumb ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
...? Not all areas and maps.
Select Mark Waypoint.
2. Menu
You can use the Where To? Finding a Location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location.
1.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Select an option:
• To save your device, you can search for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
... time, location, and elevation
for each point.
1. Select Use. 5.
Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you to save the route. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
7 Select Where To?. 2. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of waypoints that creates an optimum representation of the name. 4. Recording...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
...
You can navigate to zoom in and out of the map.
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 Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more actions:
• Use the Thumb Stick to...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
...geocaches to your destination, regardless of your computer.
2.
note: This does not erase any of the direction you can reset the device.
1. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.
3.
If necessary, create an account. 4. Reinstall the batteries (page 3). Sign in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20.... Select Compass.
3. Downloading Geocaches
1. Begin navigation to a USB...
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.
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Connect your Garmin dealer. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.
3. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume.
5.
Plug...
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