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...Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings 30 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... 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 or Off.........8 Satellite Signals 8 Registering Your Device 8 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 9...
...Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings 30 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... 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 or Off.........8 Satellite Signals 8 Registering Your Device 8 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 9...
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... 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... About the Batteries 41 Caring for the Device 42 Data Management 43 Appendix 46 Optional Accessories 46 Data Field Options 47 Troubleshooting 52 Index 54 4 eTrex Owner's Manual
... 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... About the Batteries 41 Caring for the Device 42 Data Management 43 Appendix 46 Optional Accessories 46 Data Field Options 47 Troubleshooting 52 Index 54 4 eTrex Owner's Manual
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...page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu to move back one step in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual Getting Started ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑ Battery cover ...locking ring ➒ Mounting spine Using the eTrex Keys • Move the Thumb Stick up, down, left, and right to highlight menu selections or to move around the map. • Press the center of the Thumb Stick to select the highlighted item. ...
...page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu to move back one step in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual Getting Started ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑ Battery cover ...locking ring ➒ Mounting spine Using the eTrex Keys • Move the Thumb Stick up, down, left, and right to highlight menu selections or to move around the map. • Press the center of the Thumb Stick to select the highlighted item. ...
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... are available in all Where To? Select a category. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. For more information, go 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. Select an option. 3. Select...
... are available in all Where To? Select a category. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. For more information, go 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. Select an option. 3. Select...
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.... 2. Enter the house number. 6. Enter the new name. 5. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the city or postal code. Routes A route is complete. 6. Waypoints..., Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. If necessary, enter the country or...
.... 2. Enter the house number. 6. Enter the new name. 5. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the city or postal code. Routes A route is complete. 6. Waypoints..., Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. If necessary, enter the country or...
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... select Insert. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Select a point. 5. Select Reverse Route. Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select back to view additional details. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Reversing a Route 1. Deleting a Route 1. Select a ...route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. Select View Map. Select Edit Route. 4. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the ...
... select Insert. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Select a point. 5. Select Reverse Route. Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select back to view additional details. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Reversing a Route 1. Deleting a Route 1. Select a ...route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. Select View Map. Select Edit Route. 4. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the ...
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...Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, ...but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your tracks, select Auto. • To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance. 14 •...
...Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, ...but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your tracks, select Auto. • To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance. 14 •...
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... Track. 2. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select View Map. Select menu > Review Track. Select a track. 3. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Archive. Deleting a Track...
... Track. 2. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select View Map. Select menu > Review Track. Select a track. 3. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Archive. Deleting a Track...
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... to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Select Where To?. 2. The map page opens with a magenta line. 5. Browsing the Map 1. Select a category. 3. Select a destination. 4. Map represents your route marked with your location on the map. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. To customize...
... to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Select Where To?. 2. The map page opens with a magenta line. 5. Browsing the Map 1. Select a category. 3. Select a destination. 4. Map represents your route marked with your location on the map. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. To customize...
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... to navigate to 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. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Use the map to navigate to the destination.... 3. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Navigating...
... to navigate to 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. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Use the map to navigate to the destination.... 3. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Navigating...
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... navigation to edit. Select an item to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Logging the Attempt After you can access the custom filter from the geocaches list. Geocaches 2. Select an...
... navigation to edit. Select an item to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Logging the Attempt After you can access the custom filter from the geocaches list. Geocaches 2. Select an...
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Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select a location. 4. Select Use. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27
Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select a location. 4. Select Use. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27
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... them (page 28). 1. Select a data field type. Select back to customize. 3. Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Customizing Specific Pages Data fields display information about your location or other specified data. Select a data field... to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu ...
... them (page 28). 1. Select a data field type. Select back to customize. 3. Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Customizing Specific Pages Data fields display information about your location or other specified data. Select a data field... to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu ...
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Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. • From the compass or trip computer, select menu > Change Dashboard. 3. When you are using a profile and you are collections of the ... activity or trip. 1. Customizing Dashboards 1. For example, your device based on water. Open 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. Select a dashboard. Selecting a Profile 1. Select Profile Change. 2.
Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. • From the compass or trip computer, select menu > Change Dashboard. 3. When you are using a profile and you are collections of the ... activity or trip. 1. Customizing Dashboards 1. For example, your device based on water. Open 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. Select a dashboard. Selecting a Profile 1. Select Profile Change. 2.
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...9702; Mode-sets a light background (Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Edit Name. 4. Deleting a Profile 1. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile Name 1. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text... or Demo Mode (GPS off . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of time before the backlight turns off ).
...9702; Mode-sets a light background (Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Edit Name. 4. Deleting a Profile 1. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile Name 1. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text... or Demo Mode (GPS off . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of time before the backlight turns off ).
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...Text-allows you to show guidance text on the device. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 Select Setup > Tones. 2. sets the background image used in day mode. ◦◦ Day Highlight Color-sets the ...color for selections in night mode. • Screen Capture-allows you to select when to take screen captures on the map. Map Settings Select Setup > Map. • Orientation-adjusts how the map is shown on the page. ◦◦ North Up-shows north at the top of the page. ◦◦...
...Text-allows you to show guidance text on the device. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 Select Setup > Tones. 2. sets the background image used in day mode. ◦◦ Day Highlight Color-sets the ...color for selections in night mode. • Screen Capture-allows you to select when to take screen captures on the map. Map Settings Select Setup > Map. • Orientation-adjusts how the map is shown on the page. ◦◦ North Up-shows north at the top of the page. ◦◦...
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... redraw more -detailed track, but fills the track log faster. 32 eTrex Owner's Manual When Off is selected, you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the map. To purchase additional maps, see page 11. Tracks Settings Select Setup > Tracks. • Track Log-turns track ...track log recording rate. Recording points more frequently creates a more slowly. ◦◦ Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off shading. • Map Information-allows you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-selects the zoom level for...
... redraw more -detailed track, but fills the track log faster. 32 eTrex Owner's Manual When Off is selected, you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the map. To purchase additional maps, see page 11. Tracks Settings Select Setup > Tracks. • Track Log-turns track ...track log recording rate. Recording points more frequently creates a more slowly. ◦◦ Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off shading. • Map Information-allows you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-selects the zoom level for...
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...for the device. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select a unit of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. Position Format Settings Note: Do... or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the...
...for the device. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select a unit of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. Position Format Settings Note: Do... or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the...
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... electronic compass to select how the course appears. ◦◦ Bearing (Small or Large)- Heading Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you are traveling at a higher rate of...(Pointer)-allows you to a GPS compass when you turn the device on. 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84. The default coordinate system is...
... electronic compass to select how the course appears. ◦◦ Bearing (Small or Large)- Heading Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you are traveling at a higher rate of...(Pointer)-allows you to a GPS compass when you turn the device on. 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84. The default coordinate system is...
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...◦◦ Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ◦◦ On Road For Time (requires routable maps)-calculates onroad routes that require minimal time to optimize your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual page 21. • chirp™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs... the chirp accessory. calculates on the activity selected. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Select Setup > Routing. ...
...◦◦ Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ◦◦ On Road For Time (requires routable maps)-calculates onroad routes that require minimal time to optimize your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual page 21. • chirp™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs... the chirp accessory. calculates on the activity selected. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Select Setup > Routing. ...