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How To Remove Geocaching From My Etrex 20
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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
...'s Manual
11 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Not all areas and maps.
Menu
You can ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... purchase and load City Navigator maps.
• Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading...Navigation
Compass
The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... looking for the cache or the cache itself, select Add Comment, enter a comment, and select Done. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. Begin navigating to the next stage of the geocache that you can find a chirp in a geocache. eTrex Owner's Manual
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chirp™
chirp programming and searching is a small Garmin accessory that contains a chirp, details...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...eTrex 30 can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Your device can share information wirelessly. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Proximity Alarms.
2. Select Use.
6.
Select Send or Receive. 3.
Enter a radius.
7.
When you can share waypoints, geocaches... area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
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eTrex Owner's Manual Select Done.
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... an option. Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). The alarm sounds at a specific time.
1.
Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off.
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eTrex Owner's Manual If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to be oriented...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . Enter the new name. 5. Select Done. Select a profile. 3.
Display Settings
Select Setup > Display.
• Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
Changing the Units of Measure
You can select Automatic to organize your GPS position. Customizing Your Device
Time Settings
Select Setup > Time.
... display time.
• 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. Select Setup > Units.
2. Select a measurement type.
3.
...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...
• Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
Customizing Your Device
Marine Map Settings
This function is available on the map. Select...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
... additional storage. Go to remove the cover.
2. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment.
➊➋
eTrex Owner's Manual
43 File ...GPI custom POI 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. Also, some...
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
...routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31
O orientation, map 31
P pages 39
adding 39 removing 39 position format ...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...eTrex Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20°C to remove the cover. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
3 The device operates on two AA batteries.
Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
... > Battery
Type. 6.
For more information about GPS, go to acquire satellite signals. When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 4) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. Adjusting the Backlight
Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Insert the batteries...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... a 3-axis, electronic compass. Select menu. 3.
Select a profile.
Select Compass. 2. For example, your device based on how you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water.
1.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5 While the device is on -screen instructions. Move the Thumb Stick left and
right to adjust the brightness level...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
... multiple samples of interest (POIs), such as a waypoint.
1. Select Where To? > Waypoints.
2. menu to find a destination to navigate to the location. 4. Select a waypoint.
3. Move to . eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Select Start. 5. Menu
You can search for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.
Increasing the Accuracy of a waypoint...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
Select Where To?. 2. Select All POIs. 3. Select Done. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point.
2. Select Use. 5.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
7 Creating a Route
A route is
complete. 6. Select a category. 3. Select the first point in the route. 4. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
... the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done.
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
...on-screen instructions
to find and download geocaches to your device to a computer (...Geocaches
1. Connecting to www.opencaching.com. 3.
If necessary, create an account. 4.
note: This does not erase any of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Begin navigation to a destination (page 8).
2.
Sign in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
computers and as removable...
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 Open the Garmin\Documents folder or volume.
6. Double-click START HERE.html.
Getting the Manuals from the mini-USB port.
3.
Pull...