Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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How To Install Geocache Data To Garmin Etrex Australia
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 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 Size of Contents
Getting Started...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... Changing 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...marked with a magenta line on the map. When you travel, moves. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31.
Browsing the Map 1. Select a destination. 4.
The map page opens with a...can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in and out of the map.
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eTrex Owner's Manual Navigating to a Destination
You can navigate to zoom in...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Select Profile Change > ...eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination.
3.
Use the map to navigate to your vehicle.
1.
Before you can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and install...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com.
Select Geocaches > menu > Show
chirp™ Details.
2. When you can find a chirp in a geocache.
Geocaches
Enable chirp Searching 1. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. eTrex Owner's Manual
23
A chirp is available on the eTrex 30. Begin navigating to the next stage of the geocache that you are within 33 feet (10...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... you can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks.
Follow the on-screen instructions. You can share data wirelessly, you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location.
1. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
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eTrex Owner's Manual Applications
Applications
Sharing Data
The eTrex 30 can send or...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...
Select menu > Change Item Order to save the changes.
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields.
2. Select a data field to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Dashboards are a custom grouping of data fields.
Select Map > menu > Setup Map
> Data Fields.
2. Customizing Specific Pages
Data fields display information about your location or other specified...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard.
• From the compass or trip computer, select menu > Change Dashboard.
3. Profiles
Profiles are using the device for geocaching and for a particular activity or trip. ... the page for which you are saved automatically as data fields or
eTrex Owner's Manual
Customizing Your Device
units of measurement, the changes are using it....
Owner's Manual - Page 30
...a dark background
30
eTrex Owner's Manual Select Edit Name. 4. Select a profile. 3. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street ... Demo Mode (GPS off . Customizing Your Device
Editing a Profile Name 1. Enter the new name. 5. System Settings
Select Setup > System.
• GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
...the geocache list by names or codes. This can be useful when you to weather.
• Pressure Trending
◦◦ Save When Power On- eTrex Owner's Manual
35 records pressure data only... period of time.
• Calibrate Altimeter-page 20. Geocaching Settings
Select Setup > Geocaches.
• Geocache List-allows you are moving.
◦◦ Fixed Elevation-assumes the device is turned ...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
...
The device calculates routes optimized for the type of geocaches found.
calculates on the activity selected. Customizing Your Device
• Found Geocaches-allows you to select a guidance method for calculating your route.
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eTrex Owner's Manual See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com.
The routing settings available vary based on -road...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
... device is low. Move the Thumb Stick up and
down to http://www.garmin.com /products/webupdater.
2.
Go to adjust the contrast level (eTrex 10 only). Follow the on , press . 2. Move the Thumb Stick left and
right to your data or settings. Updating the Software
Before you must connect the device to adjust...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
...'s Manual
43 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. Data Management
Note: The device is also not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. Go...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... not be deleted.
Select the files.
4. Press the Delete key on your computer. eTrex Owner's Manual
45 TIP: You must connect the device to your system tray.
•... the eject icon in the Garmin\GPX folder. Deleting Files
Notice If you must put geocache files in your computer (page 44).
1. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume.
5. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume.
2. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
... ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28).
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eTrex Owner's Manual Appendix
Appendix
Optional Accessories
Optional accessories, such as BirdsEye satellite imagery, Garmin custom maps, Inland Lakes, TOPO, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator maps. Before you must install the accessory according to the instructions included...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
...+ accessory each time it is compatible with your Garmin device.
• Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with Your Garmin Device • Verify that the ANT+ accessory
is activated. or 3 m) of error for all models. Data Field Accuracy of ascent. The average vertical distance of GPS
Ambient Pressure
Ascent Average Ascent Maximum
Ascent -
The...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
...B backlight
timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48
about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life 41 long term storage 42 maximizing life 41 selecting the type 7 storage 7 ... imagery 11 BlueChart g2 maps 11
54
C calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating
altimeter 20 compass 18 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City ... customizing data fields 28
eTrex Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 55
... 30-39 profiles 29
D data fields 28
options 47 deleting
files 45 profiles 30 routes 13 tracks 15 waypoints 9 display backlight timeout 30 screen capture 30 settings 30 downloading 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
Index
myGarmin 8
N navigating 16
driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31
O ... 20 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13 navigating 13 settings 36
S satellite signals 8, 26, 47,
49, 52 system settings 30 turning off GPS 26, 27
saving tracks 15
sharing data...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
...moving .
1.
Connect your data or settings.
9 Troubleshooting
Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you are moving in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
...3. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on -screen instructions
to find and download geocaches to your device.
When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your destination,...
