Garmin eTrex Touch 25 Owner's Manual

Garmin eTrex Touch 25 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 eTrex Touch 25/35 ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2015 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Deleting a Route........8 Logging the Attempt......14 Viewing the Active Route....... 8 Reversing a Route........8 Applications........14 Sending and Receiving Data Garmin® Adventures......8 Wirelessly..........14 Sending Files to and from Setting a Proximity Alarm....14 BaseCamp..........8 Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Device Information......26 Customizing the Device....19 Specifications........26 Support and Updates......26 Customizing the App Drawer....19 Setting Up Garmin Express....26 Adjusting the Backlight Brightness..19 Getting More Information....26 Locking the Touchscreen..... 19 Registering Your Device....26 Unlocking the Touchscreen.....
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting........29 Restarting the Device......29 Viewing Device Information..... 29 Appendix........30 tempe™..........30 Data Fields..........31 Heart Rate Zone Calculations....33 Index..........34 Table of Contents...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Overview Power key Mini-USB port (under weather cap) Battery cover D-ring microSD card slot (under battery door) ® Introduction...
  • Page 8: Installing Aa Batteries

    Installing AA Batteries The handheld device operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. 1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover. 2 Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity. 3 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
  • Page 9: Home Screen

    Home Screen Activity Where To? Activity settings Opening the App Drawer The app drawer contains the applications used to operate the device, such as Track Manager, Waypoint Manager, and geocaching. 1 From any screen, select 2 Select to return to the home screen without launching an application (optional). Tracks A track is a recording of your path.
  • Page 10: Recording A Track Log

    Recording a Track Log 1 Select an activity. 2 After the GPS indicator bars turn green, select Start, if necessary (Acquiring Satellite Signals, page 10). NOTE: When the Auto Start setting is enabled, the activity begins automatically. The Auto Start setting is enabled by default.
  • Page 11: Viewing Track Information

    Viewing Track Information 1 Select Track Manager. 2 Select a track. 3 Select 4 Select the information bar at the top of the screen. Information about the track appears. Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track 1 Select Track Manager. 2 Select a track.
  • Page 12: Creating A Waypoint

    Creating a Waypoint You can save a location as a waypoint. 1 Select an activity. 2 Select 3 Tap a location on the map. 4 Select the information text box. The review page appears. 5 Select The waypoint saves automatically. 6 Select OK.
  • Page 13: Increasing The Accuracy Of A Waypoint Location

    Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When averaging, the device takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy. 1 Select Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint.
  • Page 14: Editing A Route

    You can switch the start and end points of your route to navigate the route in reverse. 1 Select Route Planner. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Reverse Route. Garmin Adventures ® You can group related items together as an adventure. For example, you can create an adventure for your latest hiking trip.
  • Page 15: Creating An Adventure

    (Sending Files to and from BaseCamp, page 1 Open BaseCamp. 2 Select File > New > Garmin Adventure. 3 Select a track, and select Next. 4 If necessary, add items from BaseCamp. 5 Complete the required fields to name and describe the adventure.
  • Page 16: Navigating To A Destination

    Navigating to a Destination 1 From the home screen, select 2 Select a category. 3 Select a destination. 4 Select Go. The map opens and your route is marked with a magenta line. 5 Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map, page 10) or compass (Navigating with the Compass, page...
  • Page 17: Calibrating The Compass

    Calibrating the Compass NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines. Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can manually calibrate the compass.
  • Page 18: Elevation Plot

    Elevation Plot By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation over the distance traveled. To customize the elevation settings, see Altimeter Settings, page 23. You can touch any point on the plot to view details about that point. Changing the Plot Type You can change the elevation plot to display pressure and elevation over time or distance.
  • Page 19: Filtering The Geocache List

    ™ NOTE: This feature is not available for all device models. A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in a geocache. Enabling chirp Searching 1 Select Setup >...
  • Page 20: Finding A Geocache With A Chirp

    ® wireless technology. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. NOTE: This feature is not available for the eTrex Touch 25 device. 1 Select Share Wirelessly. 2 Select an option: • Select Send, and select a type of data.
  • Page 21: Viewing The Calendar And Almanacs

    Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, and almanac information for the sun and moon, and hunting and fishing. 1 Select an option: • To view device activity for specific days, select Calendar. •...
  • Page 22: Controlling A Virb Action Camera

    Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be in range and paired with the device. When your phone receives messages, it sends notifications to your device. Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device Before you can pair your smartphone with your device, you must download and install the Garmin Connect ™ app. Go to garmin.com/intosports/apps...
  • Page 23: Fitness

    NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused. When the device memory is full, a message appears. The device does not automatically delete or overwrite your history. You can upload your history to Garmin Connect (Using Garmin Connect, page...
  • Page 24: Optional Fitness Accessories

    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 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ accessories.
  • Page 25: Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

    Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before the device can determine your heart rate zones, you must set up your fitness user profile (Setting Your Fitness User Profile, page 24). You can manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness goals (Fitness Goals, page 18).
  • Page 26: Display Settings

    Display Settings Select Setup > Display. Backlight Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off. Screen Capture: Allows you to save the image on the device screen. Battery Save: Saves the battery power and prolongs the battery life by turning off the screen when the backlight times out (Turning On Battery Save Mode, page 27).
  • Page 27: Customizing Dashboards

    Customizing Dashboards 1 Select a page. 2 Select an option: • From the map, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and select > Setup Map > General > Dashboard. • From the compass or trip computer, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and select >...
  • Page 28: System Settings

    Text Language: Sets the text language on the device. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data. USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode, Garmin mode, or MTP (media transfer protocol) when connected to a computer.
  • Page 29: Routing Settings

    Routing Settings The available routing settings vary based on the activity selected. Select Setup > Routing. Activity: Sets an activity used for transportation while routing. The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing. Calculation Method: Sets the method used to calculate your route. Route Transitions: Sets how the device routes from one point on the route to the next.
  • Page 30: Changing The Units Of Measure

    Searching: Allows the device to search for a geocache containing a chirp accessory (Enabling chirp Searching, page 13). Program chirp: Programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com. Filter Setup: Allows you to create and save custom filters for geocaches (Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter, page 13).
  • Page 31: Marking Laps By Distance

    Marking Laps by Distance You can use Auto Lap ® to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity. 1 Select Setup > Fitness > Auto Lap. 2 Enter a value, and select Marine Settings Select Setup >...
  • Page 32: Device Information

    Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions. The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Device Information...
  • Page 33: Maximizing The Battery Life

    Maximizing the Battery Life You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries. • Reduce the backlight brightness (Adjusting the Backlight Brightness, page 19). • Reduce the backlight timeout (Display Settings, page 20). • Use battery save mode (Turning On Battery Save Mode, page 27).
  • Page 34: File Types

    (Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer, page 12). • JPEG photo files. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to www.garmin.com/products/poiloader. • FIT files for exporting to Garmin Connect. Installing a Memory Card You can install a microSD memory card, up to 32 GB, for additional storage or pre-loaded maps.
  • Page 35: Transferring Files To Your Device

    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. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
  • Page 36: Appendix

    Appendix tempe ™ The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your device to display temperature data from the tempe.
  • Page 37: Data Fields

    Data Fields Some data fields require you to be navigating or require ANT+ accessories to display data. 24hr Max Temp.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours. 24hr Min Temp.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours. Accuracy of GPS: The margin of error for your exact location.
  • Page 38 Glide Ratio to Dest.: The glide ratio required to descend from your current position to the destination elevation. You must be navigating for this data to appear. GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS. GPS Heading: The direction you are moving based on GPS. GPS Signal Strength: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.
  • Page 39: Heart Rate Zone Calculations

    Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor. Time of Day: The current time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).
  • Page 40: Index

    8 elevation 5, 12 creating 7 plot 12 deleting 8 editing 7, 8 settings 23 files, transferring 12, 28, 29 viewing on the map 8 fitness 17, 24 running 17 Garmin Connect, storing data 17 satellite signals 15 Garmin Express 26 acquiring 10 registering the device 26 Index...
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