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  • Page 1 eTrex ® owner’s manual for use with models 10, 20, 30...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ...5 Device Overview...5 Using the eTrex Keys Battery Information ...7 Turning the Device On or Off Satellite Signals ...8 Registering Your Device Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ...9 Waypoints ...9 Using Sight ‘N Go ...10 Where To? Menu ...11 Routes ...12...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Setting the Device Tones Settings...31 Tracks Settings ...32 Changing the Units of Measure Time Settings ...33 Position Format Settings 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...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started WARNING ‹ See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features.

  • Page 6: Using The Etrex Keys

    Getting Started ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➏ Battery cover ➐ Battery cover locking ring ➑ Mounting spine ➒ Using the eTrex Keys • Move the Thumb Stick up, down, left, and right to highlight menu selections or to move around the map.

  • Page 7: Battery Information

    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.

  • Page 8: Turning The Device On Or Off

    GPS position. For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. eTrex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Using Sight 'N Go

    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. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Move to the location. 4.

  • Page 11: Where To? Menu

    For more information, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. eTrex Owner’s Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on...

  • Page 12: Routes

    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.

  • Page 13: Editing A Route

    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.

  • Page 14: Tracks

    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.

  • Page 15: Saving The Current Track

    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.

  • Page 16: Navigation

    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 compass (page 17) to navigate to your destination. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map or compass.

  • Page 17: Compass

    • 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.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Elevation Plot

    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.

  • Page 20: Trip Computer

    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.

  • Page 21: 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.

  • Page 22: Navigating To A Geocache

    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.

  • Page 23: 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.

  • Page 24: Applications

    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. Setting a Proximity Alarm...

  • Page 25: Calculating The Size Of An Area

    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.

  • Page 26: Setting An Alarm

    Applications Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. 1. Select Alarm Clock. 2. Select the clock numbers to set the time, and select Done. 3.

  • Page 27: Simulating A Location

    Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 1. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select a location. 4. Select Use. eTrex Owner’s Manual 26).

  • Page 28: Customizing Your Device

    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.

  • Page 29: Profiles

    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.

  • Page 30: System Settings

    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.html. • 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, such as street names.

  • Page 31: Setting The Device Tones

    (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.

  • Page 32: Tracks Settings

    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.

  • Page 33: Changing The Units Of Measure

    • 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.

  • Page 34: Heading Settings

    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.

  • Page 35: Geocaching Settings

    • 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 ◦...

  • Page 36: Routing Settings

    • 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.

  • Page 37: Marine Map Settings

    • 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. ◦...

  • Page 38: Fitness

    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.

  • Page 39: Changing The Page Sequence

    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.

  • Page 40: Device Information

    Before you can update the software, you must connect the device to your computer (page 44). 1. Go to http://www.garmin.com /products/webupdater. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: Updating the software does not erase any of your data or settings. Viewing Device...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications Water Rugged plastic, resistance 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 ‹...

  • Page 42: Caring For The Device

    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.

  • Page 43: Data Management

    File Types The device supports these file types. • Files from BaseCamp HomePort ™ Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader • GPX geocache files eTrex Owner’s Manual Installing a microSD Card The eTrex 20 and eTrex 30 can use microSD cards for additional storage.
  • Page 44 Device Information 4. Place the microSD card 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 8. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.

  • Page 45: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    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.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    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. Before you can use the...

  • Page 47: Data Field Options

    Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly. • When paired, your Garmin device receives data from only your eTrex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Appendix Data Field Description Barometer The calibrated current pressure. Battery Level The remaining battery power. Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination. Cadence Revolutions of the (cadence crank arm or strides accessory per minute. required) Course The direction from your starting location to a destination.
  • Page 49 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...
  • Page 50 Appendix Data Field Description Speed - Your average speed Overall Avg. since last reset. Sunrise The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Time of Day The current time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and...
  • Page 51 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.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    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. The batteries do not last long. How do I know my device is in USB mass storage mode?
  • Page 53 If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.

  • Page 54: Index

    Index Index AA batteries selecting the type accessories 46, fitness acquiring satellite signals active route addresses advanced map setup alarms clock marine proximity tones for almanac hunting and fishing sunrise and sunset altimeter calibrating plot type settings ANT+ accessories area calculation automotive mode auto mounts auto zoom...
  • Page 55 device settings 30–39 profiles data fields options deleting files profiles routes tracks waypoints display backlight timeout screen capture settings downloading geocaches software driving routes editing profiles routes waypoints eTrex Owner’s Manual elevation plot 19, barometric altimeter of a track file types finding addresses near your location...
  • Page 56 Index myGarmin navigating driving routes to a geocache to waypoints with bearing pointer with course pointer north up orientation, map pages adding removing position format power key profiles changing creating selecting proximity alarms recording tracks 14, registering your device resetting all settings data device...
  • Page 57 tracks 14–16 archiving clearing current deleting profiles recording 14, saving setup viewing track up transferring files using USB wirelessly trip computer restore troubleshooting unit ID units of measure updating software USB cable connecting disconnecting eTrex Owner’s Manual waypoints 9–10 averaging creating deleting editing...
  • Page 60 © 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2 Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) www.garmin.com...

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