Garmin eTrex 30 Support Question
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Question posted by mitmcbick on June 15th, 2014
How To Set A Destination On Etrex 30
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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... Attempt 22 chirp 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Registering Your Device
• Go to http.... Satellite Signals
After the device is turned on the GPS position. When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals.
Owner's Manual - Page 10
....
5.
Select Waypoint Averaging.
2. Move to the object, and select Done > Save.
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eTrex Owner's Manual When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. For best results,... Enter the distance to the location.
4. Using Sight 'N Go
Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select a unit of measure.
5. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To... a category.
3.
Where To? Waypoints, 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. If necessary, select a location. Menu
You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer....
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... the top of the screen shows information about the selected location.
Navigation
Compass
The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
Follow the turns in your destination. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... the course pointer to navigate
to a destination (page 16).
2.
Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. By default, the elevation plot displays ...> Yes.
Navigating with the course pointer, you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over
time or distance.
1. Elevation Plot
Elevation plotting is available on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
Applications
Applications
Sharing Data
The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. You can share information wirelessly. ....
1. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location.
1. Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Select a location.
5.
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...Select the clock numbers to the signal strength bar of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select an option. Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current ..., select Track Up to change the view of the screen.
3.
Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off.
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Applications
Setting an Alarm
If you are not currently using the device, you can...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . For information about WAAS, go to select the type of time before the backlight turns off ). Note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40.
• Colors (eTrex 20/30)-sets the colors that display in Night and Day mode.
◦...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
...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.....
2. Position Format Settings
Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to organize your GPS position. Select a measurement type.
3.
eTrex Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual - Page 34
...destination.
• Compass-switches from an electronic compass to self-calibrate each time you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of directional heading on the eTrex 30.
Select Setup > Heading.
• Display-sets...17. Customizing Your Device
• Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on the eTrex 30.
Altimeter Settings
This function is available on which the map...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...Manual-allows you to select the next point on the route.
◦◦ Distance-routes you to the next point on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Select Setup > Marine.
• Marine Chart Mode-allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart:
◦... only for some guidance methods) allows you to select the road type you want to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings.
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
... Maps You can use ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28).
46
eTrex Owner's Manual Select Search for the eTrex 30.
Select Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor.
4. Appendix
Appendix
Optional Accessories
Optional accessories, such as BirdsEye satellite imagery, Garmin custom maps...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
...
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 signals 8, 26, 30, 47...
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
...
8. When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 8).
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➊ Zoom... keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key
➎ Power and backlight key
2
eTrex 20/30...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
... the batteries is turned on the GPS position. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
4.
When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 4) are set automatically based on , it begins .... 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. The time and date are solid green, your ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... overhead power lines. Waypoints
Waypoints are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water.
1. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that optimize your settings and views can significantly reduce battery life.
1.
Select a profile. can be different when you record and store...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
..., select menu > Setup Map, and adjust the settings. Select Where To?. 2. Select Go.
Navigate using the map or compass.
1. Navigating to a Destination
You can navigate to zoom in and out of the map. The map page opens with the Bearing Pointer The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Select a category. 3.
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
... moving in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
computers and as mounted volumes on -screen instructions
to find and download geocaches to your computer.
2. note: This does not erase any of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your...
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