eTrex® owner’s manual for use with models 10, 20, 30
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Table of Contents Table 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 Geocaches.............................21 Downloading Geocaches.............21 Filtering the Geocache List...........21 Navigating to a Geocache............
Table of Contents Setting the Device Tones..............31 Map Settings................................31 Tracks Settings.............................32 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.....
Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. ➋ ➊ ➍ ➌ ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Install the batteries (page 7). Turn on the device (page 8). Acquire satellites (page 8). Register the device (page 8). Mark a waypoint (page 9).
Getting Started ➐ ➑ ➏ ➒ ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑ Battery cover locking ring ➒ Mounting spine 6 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. • Press back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to display a list of commonly-used functions for the current page.
Getting Started Battery Information ‹ warning The temperature rating for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. Therefore, use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries.
Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Hold . Satellite Signals After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position. For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Creating a Waypoint You can save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Select an option: • To save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select an item to edit, and select Done. eTrex Owner’s Manual Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select a waypoint.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10 Select Waypoint Averaging. Select a waypoint. Move to the location. Select Start. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Where To? Menu You can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to. Not all Where To? categories are available in all areas and maps. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. For more information, go to http://buy.garmin.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses. 1. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Enter the city or postal code. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Select the city. 5. Enter the house number. 6. Enter the street. Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. 12 Creating a Route 1.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Editing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Edit Route. 4. Select a point. 5. Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the route, select Insert. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Select back to save the route.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your track. 3. Select Record Method. 4.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track. 1. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select what you want to save: • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. Viewing Track Information 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select View Map. The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select menu > Review Track. Information about the track is listed.
Navigation Navigation You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in the device. You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to your destination. Navigating to a Destination Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Map represents your location on the map. As you travel, moves. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a magenta line on the map.
Navigation • Select a location on the map, and the bar at the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is only available on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. If you plan to use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and install the mount in your vehicle. 1. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Use the map to navigate to the destination.
Navigation You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. 1. Begin navigation to a destination (page 16). 2. Select Compass. 3.
Navigation between dots on the course deviation indicator. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can navigate with the course pointer, you must change the pointer setting to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. Begin navigation to a destination (page 16). 2. Select Compass. 3. Use the course pointer to navigate to the destination (page 18). Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the eTrex 30. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time.
Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes.
Geocaches Geocaches A geocache is like a hidden treasure. Geocaching is when you hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Downloading Geocaches 1. Connect your device to a computer (page 44). 2. Go to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. If necessary, create an account. 4. Sign in. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device.
Geocaches 2. Select items to filter. 3. Select an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save the filter, select back. After it is saved, the filter is automatically named. You can access the custom filter from the geocaches list. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup. 2. Select a filter. 3. Select an item to edit. 22 Navigating to a Geocache 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Geocaches. Select a geocache. Select Go.
Geocaches • To enter a comment about looking for the cache or the cache itself, select Add Comment, enter a comment, and select Done. chirp™ chirp programming and searching is available on the eTrex 30. A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that you can program and leave in a geocache. Only the owner of the chirp can program a chirp, but anyone can find a chirp in a geocache. For more information about programming a chirp, see the chirp Owner’s Manual at http://www.garmin.com.
Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share information wirelessly. Your device can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 feet (3 m) of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Applications Calculating the Size of an Area 1. Select Area Calculation > Start. 2. Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate. 3. Select Calculate when finished. Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a degree calculator. 1. Select Calculator. 2. Complete an action: • Use the standard calculator. • Select menu > Scientific to use the scientific calculator functions. • Select menu > Degrees to calculate degrees.
Applications Setting an Alarm Satellite Page 1. Select Alarm Clock. 2. Select the clock numbers to set the time, and select Done. 3. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Select an option. The alarm sounds at the selected time. If the device is off at the alarm time, the device turns on and sounds the alarm. Changing the Satellite View 1. Select Satellite > menu. 2. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to be oriented with your current track toward the top of the screen. 3.
Applications Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select a location. 4. Select Use.
Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to change the item order on the main menu. Customizing Specific Pages Data fields display information about your location or other specified data. Dashboards are a custom grouping of data that can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Select a number and style of data fields.
Customizing Your Device Customizing Dashboards 1. Open the page for which you want to customize the dashboard. 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. Select a dashboard. Profiles Profiles are collections of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it.
Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile Name 1. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select a profile. 3. Select Edit Name. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select Done. Deleting a Profile 1. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select a profile. 3. Select Delete > Yes. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS—sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). For information about WAAS, go to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.
Customizing Your Device (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current location (Auto). ◦◦ Day Background Color—sets the background image used in day mode. ◦◦ Day Highlight Color—sets the color for selections in day mode. ◦◦ Night Background Color— sets the background image used in night mode. ◦◦ Night Highlight Color—sets the color for selections in night mode. • Screen Capture—allows you to take screen captures on the device.
Customizing Your Device • Data Fields—selects the number and size of the data fields to display on the map. • Advanced Map Setup—sets the zoom levels, the text size, and the detail level of the map. ◦◦ Auto Zoom—automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels—selects the zoom level for map items. ◦◦ Text Size—selects the text size for map items. ◦◦ Detail—selects the amount of detail shown on the map.
Customizing Your Device • Auto Archive—selects an automatic archive method to organize your tracks. Tracks are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)—changes the color of the track line on the map. Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. Select Setup > Units. 2. Select a measurement type. 3. Select a unit of measure for the setting. Time Settings Select Setup > Time.
Customizing Your Device • Map Datum—sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid—shows the coordinate system the device is using. The default coordinate system is WGS 84. Heading Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Heading. • Display—sets the type of directional heading on the compass. • North Reference—sets the north reference of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)—allows you to select how the course appears.
Customizing Your Device • Barometer Mode ◦◦ Variable Elevation—allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you are moving. ◦◦ Fixed Elevation—assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation. Therefore, the barometric pressure should change only due to weather. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On— records pressure data only when the device is turned on. This can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts.
Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches—allows you to edit the number of geocaches found. This number automatically increases as you log a find (page 22). • Filter Setup— page 21. • chirp™ Searching—page 23. • Program chirp™—programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner’s Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing. The routing settings available vary based on the activity selected. 36 Select Setup > Routing.
Customizing Your Device • Lock On Road—locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. • Off Road Transitions—available only for some activities. ◦◦ Auto—automatically routes you to the next point. ◦◦ Manual—allows you to select the next point on the route. ◦◦ Distance—routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your current point.
Customizing Your Device • Marine Alarm Setup ◦◦ Anchor Drag Alarm—alarm sounds when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored. ◦◦ Off Course Alarm—alarm sounds when you are off course by a specified distance. ◦◦ Deep Water/Shallow Water— alarm sounds when you enter water of a specific depth. Fitness Setting up Marine Alarms 1. Select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2. Select an alarm type. 3. Select On. If necessary, enter a distance, then select Done.
Customizing Your Device Restoring Specific Page Settings You can restore the settings for the map, compass, and trip computer. 1. Open the page for which you will restore the settings. 2. Select menu > Restore Defaults. Restoring All Default Settings You can reset all the setup values to the original settings. Select Setup > Reset > Reset All Settings > Yes. Changing the Page Sequence Before you can change the order of the page sequence, you must add pages to the sequence (page 39). 1. 2. 3. 4.
Device Information Device Information Adjusting the Screen Note: The backlight brightness may be limited when the remaining capacity in the batteries is low. Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life. 1. While the device is on, press . 2. Move the Thumb Stick left and right to adjust the brightness level. 3. Move the Thumb Stick up and down to adjust the contrast level (eTrex 10 only).
Device Information Specifications Water resistance Rugged plastic, waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 Battery type 2 AA batteries, (alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or precharged NiMH) Battery Life Up to 25 hours Operating From -4°F to 158°F temperature (-20°C to 70°C) range About the Batteries ‹ warning The temperature rating for the device (page 41) may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.
Device Information Long-Term Storage When you do not plan to use the device for several months, remove the batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Caring for the Device NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents which can damage plastic components. Cleaning the Device 1. Dampen a clean cloth with a mild detergent solution. 2. Wipe the device with the damp cloth. 3. Thoroughly dry the device. Cleaning the Screen 1.
Device Information Data Management Note: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is also not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. File Types The device supports these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader • GPX geocache files Installing a microSD Card The eTrex 20 and eTrex 30 can use microSD cards for additional storage. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards.
Device Information 4. Place the microSD card ➋ in the device with the gold contacts facing down. 5. Close the card holder. 6. Slide the card holder toward the top of the device to lock it. 7. Replace the batteries (page 7). 8. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. Connecting the Device to a Computer Notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. 1.
Device Information 4. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/volume. 5. Select Edit > Paste. TIP: You must put geocache files in the Garmin\GPX folder. Deleting Files Notice If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. Be especially cautious of folders entitled “Garmin.” 3. Select the files. 4. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1.
Appendix Appendix Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer. Optional Maps You can purchase additional maps, such as BirdsEye satellite imagery, Garmin custom maps, Inland Lakes, TOPO, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator maps. Optional Fitness Accessories Fitness accessories are available for the eTrex 30.
Appendix Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • Verify that the ANT+ accessory is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device, move (33 ft. or 10 m) away from other ANT+ accessories. • Bring the Garmin device within range (10 ft. or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. • After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated.
Appendix Data Field Barometer Battery Level Bearing Cadence (cadence accessory required) Course Description The calibrated current pressure. The remaining battery power. The direction from your current location to a destination. Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute. The direction from your starting location to a destination. Descent The average vertical Average distance of descent. Descent The maximum Maximum descent rate in feet or meters per minute.
Appendix Data Field Description Glide Ratio to The glide ratio Dest. required to descend from your current position and elevation to the destination elevation. GPS Signal The strength of the Strength GPS signal. Heading The direction you are moving. Heart Rate Your heart rate in (heart rate beats per minute monitor (bpm). required) Location Displays the current (lat/lon) position in the default position format regardless of the selected settings.
Appendix Data Field Speed Overall Avg. Sunrise Sunset Time of Day Time to Destination Time to Next To Course 50 Description Your average speed since last reset. The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. The time of sunset based on your GPS position. The current time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). The estimated time needed to reach your final destination. The estimated time needed to reach the next waypoint on the route.
Appendix Data Field Description Vert. Speed to The measurement Dest. of your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude gain or loss over time. Waypoint at The last point on Dest. a route to your destination. Waypoint at The next point on Next your route.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem The device does not respond. How do I reset the device? I want to reset all the customized settings back to the factory defaults. My device does not acquire satellite signals. Solution 1. Remove the batteries. 2. Reinstall the batteries. Note: This does not erase any of your data or settings. Select Setup > Reset > Reset All Settings. 1. Take your device out of buildings and parking garages, and away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn on the device. 3.
Appendix Problem My device is connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. Solution You may have loaded a corrupted file. 1. Disconnect the device from your computer. 2. Turn off the device. 3. Hold while you connect the device to your computer. 4. Continue holding for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage mode.
Index Index A AA batteries selecting the type 30 accessories 46, 53 fitness 46 acquiring satellite signals 52 active route 13 addresses 12 advanced map setup 32 alarms clock 26 marine 38 proximity 24 tones for 31 almanac hunting and fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34 54 ANT+ accessories 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 auto zoom 32 B backlight timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48 about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7
Index device settings 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 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
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 orientation, map 31 P pages 39 adding 39 removing 39 position format 33 power key 8 profiles 29 changing 29 creating 29 selecting 29 proximity alarms 24 56 R recording tracks 14, 32 registering 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 deleting 13
Index tracks 14–16 archiving 15 clearing current 15 deleting 15 profiles 15 recording 14, 32 saving 15 setup 32 viewing 15 track up 31 transferring files 44 using USB 44 wirelessly 24 trip computer 20 restore 39 troubleshooting 52 W waypoints 9–10 averaging 10 creating 9 deleting 9 editing 9 navigating to 16 WebUpdater 40 Where To? 11 Z zooming 32 U unit ID 40 units of measure 33 updating software 40 USB cable 52 connecting 44 disconnecting 45 eTrex Owner’s Manual 57
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