eTrex®
owner’s manual
for use with models 10, 20, 20x, 30, 30x
Table of Contents
Geocaches ............................21
Downloading Geocaches.............21
Filtering the Geocache List..........21
Navigating to a Geocache...........22
Logging the Attempt.....................22
chirp™ ..........................................23
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
Applications..........................24
Sharing Data................................24
Setting a Proximity Alarm ............24
Calculating the Size of an Area ...25
Using the Calculator....................25
Viewing the Calendar and
Almanacs ..................................25
Setting an Alarm..........................26
Opening the Stopwatch...............26
Satellite Page ..............................26
Waypoints, Routes, and
Tracks......................................9
Waypoints......................................9
Using Sight ‘N Go........................10
Where To? Menu .........................11
Routes.........................................12
Tracks..........................................14
Customizing Your Device ....28
Customizing the Main Menu........28
Customizing Specific Pages........28
Profiles.........................................29
System Settings...........................30
Display Settings...........................30
Navigation .............................16
Navigating to a Destination..........16
Map..............................................16
Compass .....................................17
Elevation Plot...............................19
Trip Computer..............................20
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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.........................................38
Resetting Data.............................38
Changing the Page Sequence.....39
Appendix ...............................46
Optional Accessories...................46
Data Field Options.......................47
Troubleshooting...........................52
Index......................................54
Device Information...............40
Adjusting the Screen ...................40
Updating the Software.................40
Viewing Device Information.........40
Specifications ..............................41
About the Batteries......................41
Caring for the Device...................42
Data Management.......................43
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Getting Started
Device Overview
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other
important information.
➋
➎
➊
➌
➍
When using your device the first time,
you should complete these tasks to set
up the device and get to know the basic
features.
Zoom keys
Back key
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
Thumb Stick™
Menu key
/Backlight key
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Getting Started
Using the eTrex Keys
➏
•
Move the Thumb Stick up, down,
left, and right to highlight menu
selections or to move around the
map.
➐
➑
•
•
•
Press the center of the Thumb Stick
to select the highlighted item.
➒
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. Press menu twice
to access the main menu from any
page.
Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
Battery cover
➏
➐
➑
➒
•
Press ▲ and ▼ to zoom in and out
on the map.
Battery cover locking ring
Mounting spine
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Getting Started
2. Insert the batteries, observing
Battery Information
polarity.
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.
3. Replace the battery cover, and turn
the D-ring clockwise.
4. Hold
.
Installing AA Batteries
5. Select Setup > System > Battery
Type.
The device operates on two AA
batteries. You can use alkaline, NiMH,
or lithium batteries. Use NiMH or
lithium batteries for best results.
6. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or
Rechargeable NiMH.
1. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,
and pull up to remove the cover.
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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
has acquired satellite signals. The time
and date are set automatically based on
the GPS position.
For more information about GPS, go to
Registering Your Device
•
•
Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Finding a Waypoint
1. Select Where To? > Waypoints.
Waypoints, Routes,
and Tracks
2. Select a waypoint.
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you
must create a waypoint.
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and
store in the device.
1. Select Waypoint Manager.
2. Select a waypoint.
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as
a waypoint.
3. Select an item to edit.
4. Enter the new information.
5. Select Done.
1. Select Mark Waypoint.
2. Select an option:
•
To save the waypoint without
changes, select Done.
Deleting a Waypoint
1. Select Waypoint Manager.
•
To make changes to the
waypoint, select an item to edit,
and select Done.
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Select menu > Delete > Yes.
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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.
Using Sight ‘N Go
Sight ‘N Go is available on the
eTrex 30x.
You can point the device at an object in
the distance, lock in the direction, and
then navigate to the object.
1. Select Waypoint Averaging.
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Move to the location.
4. Select Start.
1. Select Sight ‘N Go.
2. Point the device at an object or in
the direction of a location.
3. Select Lock Direction > Project
Waypoint.
5. When the Sample Confidence status
bar reaches 100%, select Save.
4. Select a unit of measure.
For best results, collect four to
eight samples for the waypoint,
waiting at least 90 minutes between
samples.
5. Enter the distance to the object, and
select Done > Save.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Finding a Location by Name
Depending on the maps loaded on
your device, you can search for cities,
geographic points, and various points
of interest (POIs), such as restaurants,
hotels, and auto services.
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
1. Select Where To?.
You can use additional maps on
the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x, 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.com or contact your
Garmin dealer.
2. Select a category.
3. Select menu > Spell Search.
4. Enter all or part of the name, and
select Done.
Finding a Location Near
Another Location
1. Select Where To? > menu >
Search Near.
2. Select an option.
3. If necessary, select a location.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Finding an Address
You can use optional City Navigator
maps to search for addresses.
Creating a Route
1. Select Route Planner > Create
Route > Select First Point.
2. Select a category.
1. Select Where To? > Addresses.
3. Select the first point in the route.
4. Select Use > Select Next Point.
2. If necessary, enter the country or
state.
3. Enter the city or postal code.
5. Repeat steps 2–4 until the route is
complete.
NOTE: Not all map data provides
postal code searching.
6. Select back to save the route.
4. Select the city.
Editing the Name of a Route
5. Enter the house number.
6. Enter the street.
1. Select Route Planner.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Change Name.
4. Enter the new name.
5. Select Done.
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints that
leads you to your final destination.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Editing a Route
1. Select Route Planner.
Viewing a Route on the Map
1. Select Route Planner.
2. Select a route.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Edit Route.
4. Select a point.
3. Select View Map.
Deleting a Route
5. Select an option:
1. Select Route Planner.
•
To view the point on the map,
select Review.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Delete Route.
•
To change the order of the point
on the route, select Move Down
or Move Up.
Viewing the Active Route
1. While navigating a route, select
Active Route.
•
•
To add an additional point on
the route, select Insert.
2. Select a point in the route to view
additional details.
The additional point is inserted
before the point you are editing.
Reversing a Route
1. Select Route Planner.
To remove the point from the
route, select Remove.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Reverse Route.
6. Select back to save the route.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
•
To record tracks at a specified
time, select Time.
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.
5. Select Record Interval.
6. Complete an action:
•
Select an option to record tracks
more or less often.
NOTE: Using the Most Often
interval provides the most track
detail, but fills up the device
memory quicker.
Recording Track Logs
1. Select Setup > Tracks > Track
Log.
2. Select Record, Do Not Show or
Record, Show On Map.
•
Enter a time or distance, and
select Done.
If you select Record, Show On
Map, a line on the map indicates
your track.
As you move with the device turned
on, a track log is created.
3. Select Record Method.
4. Select an option:
•
To record tracks at a variable
rate that creates an optimum
representation of your tracks,
select Auto.
•
To record tracks at a specified
distance, select Distance.
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Saving the Current Track
The track being recorded is called the
current track.
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a
Track
1. Select Track Manager.
2. Select a track.
1. Select Track Manager > Current
Track.
3. Select Elevation Plot.
2. Select what you want to save:
Archiving a Saved Track
You can archive saved tracks to save
memory space.
•
•
Select Save Track.
Select Save Portion, and select
a portion.
1. Select Track Manager.
2. Select a saved track.
3. Select Archive.
Viewing Track Information
1. Select Track Manager.
2. Select a track.
Clearing the Current Track
Select Setup > Reset > Clear
Current Track > Yes.
3. Select View Map.
The beginning and the end of the
track are marked by flags.
Deleting a Track
1. Select Track Manager.
4. Select menu > Review Track.
Information about the track is
listed.
2. Select a track.
3. Select Delete > Yes.
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Navigation
Stopping Navigation
Select Where To? > Stop
Navigation.
Navigation
You can navigate a route, a track,
to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to
any saved location in the device.
destination.
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.
Navigating to a
Destination
You can navigate to a destination using
the map or compass.
To customize the map settings, see
page 31. To customize the map
1. Select Where To?.
2. Select a category.
3. Select a destination.
4. Select Go.
Browsing the Map
1. Select Map.
2. Select one or more options:
•
Use the Thumb Stick to pan the
map to view different areas.
The map page opens with your
route marked with a magenta line.
•
Select ▲ and ▼ to zoom in and
out of the map.
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Navigation
•
Select a location on the map,
and the bar at the top of the
screen shows information about
the selected location.
Compass
The eTrex 30x has a 3-axis, electronic
compass.
You can use a bearing pointer or a
course pointer to navigate to your
destination.
Navigating a Driving Route
Driving route navigation is only
available on the eTrex 20x and eTrex
30x.
TIP: When the device is using the
automotive profile, the compass
displays GPS heading, not magnetic
heading.
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.
Calibrating the Compass
notice
Calibrate the electronic compass
outdoors. To improve heading
accuracy, do not stand near objects that
influence magnetic fields, such as cars,
buildings, or overhead power lines.
1. Select Profile Change >
Automotive.
2. Use the map to navigate to the
destination.
3. Follow the turns in the text bar
along the top of the map.
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Navigation
You should calibrate the compass after
moving long distances, experiencing
temperature changes, or changing the
batteries.
About the Course Pointer
The course pointer is most useful if you
are navigating on water or where there
are no major obstacles in your path.
1. Select Compass > menu >
Calibrate Compass > Start.
➍
➊
➋
➌
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.
The course pointer
relationship to a course line
to the destination. The course line
to your destination is based on your
original starting point.
➊
indicates your
leading
➋
1. Begin navigation to a destination
2. Select Compass.
3. Turn until points toward the
top of the compass, and continue
moving in that direction to the
destination.
As you drift from the intended course
to the destination, the course deviation
indicator
➌
(CDI) provides the
indication of drift (right or left) from
the course.
The scale
➍
refers to the distance
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Navigation
between dots on the course deviation
indicator.
Changing the Plot Type
You can change the elevation plot to
display pressure and elevation over
Navigating with the Course Pointer
Before you can navigate with the
course pointer, you must change the
pointer setting to Course (CDI)
time or distance.
1. Select Elevation Plot > menu >
Change Plot Type.
2. Select an option.
1. Begin navigation to a destination
Viewing Details about a Point
on the Plot
2. Select Compass.
Select an individual point on the
plot.
3. Use the course pointer to navigate
Details about the point appear at the
top of the plot.
Elevation Plot
Elevation plotting is available on the
eTrex 30x.
Resetting the Elevation Plot
Select Elevation Plot > menu >
Reset > Clear Current Track >
Yes.
By default, the elevation plot displays
the elevation for an elapsed time. To
customize the elevation plot, see
Select Elevation Plot.
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Navigation
Calibrating the Barometric
Altimeter
You can manually calibrate the
barometric altimeter if you know
the correct elevation or the correct
barometric pressure.
Resetting the Trip Data
For accurate information, reset the trip
information before beginning a trip.
Select Trip Computer > menu >
Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes.
All of the trip computer values are
set to zero.
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.
Trip Computer
The trip computer displays your current
speed, average speed, maximum
speed, trip odometer, and other helpful
statistics.
To customize the trip computer, see
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Geocaches
Filtering the Geocache
List
You can filter your geocache list based
on certain factors, such as the level of
difficulty.
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.
1. Select Geocaches > menu > Apply
Filter > Quick Filter.
Downloading Geocaches
1. Connect your device to a computer
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.
3. If necessary, create an account.
4. Sign in.
Creating and Saving a
Geocache Filter
You can create and save custom filters
for geocaches based on specific factors
you select. After you set up the filter,
you can apply it in the geocaches list.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions
to find and download geocaches to
your device.
1. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter
Setup > Create Filter.
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Geocaches
2. Select items to filter.
3. Select an option:
Navigating to a Geocache
1. Select Geocaches.
2. Select a geocache.
•
To apply the filter to the
geocache list, select Search.
3. Select Go.
•
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.
Logging the Attempt
After you have attempted to find a
geocache, you can log your results.
Editing a Custom Geocache
Filter
1. Select Geocaches > menu > Log
Attempt.
1. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter
Setup.
2. Select Found, Did Not Find, or
Needs Repair.
2. Select a filter.
3. Select an item to edit.
3. Select an option:
•
To begin navigation to a
geocache nearest you, select
Find Next Closest.
•
To end the logging, select Done.
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Geocaches
•
To enter a comment about
looking for the cache or
the cache itself, select Add
Comment, enter a comment,
and select Done.
Enable chirp Searching
1. Select Setup > Geocaches.
2. Select chirp™ Searching > On.
Finding a Geocache with a
chirp
chirp™
chirp programming and searching is
available on the eTrex 30x.
1. Select Geocaches > menu > Show
chirp™ Details.
2. Begin navigating to a geocache
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
When you are within 33 feet (10 m)
of the geocache that contains
a chirp, details about the chirp
appear.
3. If available, select Go to navigate
to the next stage of the geocache.
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Applications
Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when
you are within a specified range of a
particular location.
Applications
Sharing Data
The eTrex 30x can share information
wirelessly.
1. Select Proximity Alarms.
2. Select Create Alarm.
3. Select a category.
4. Select a location.
5. Select Use.
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.
6. Enter a radius.
7. Select Done.
When you enter a proximity alarm
area, the device sounds a tone
(eTrex 20x/30x).
1. Select Share Wirelessly.
2. Select Send or Receive.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Applications
Calculating the Size of an Viewing the Calendar and
Area
Almanacs
1. Select Area Calculation > Start.
You can view device activity, such as
when a waypoint was saved, almanac
information for the sun and moon, and
the best times for hunting and fishing.
2. Walk around the perimeter of the
area you want to calculate.
3. Select Calculate when finished.
1. Select an option:
Using the Calculator
•
To view device activity for
The device has a standard calculator
and a degree calculator.
specific days, select Calendar.
•
To view the sunrise, sunset,
moonrise, and moonset
information, select Sun and
Moon.
1. Select Calculator.
2. Complete an action:
•
•
Use the standard calculator.
•
To view the predicted best times
for hunting and fishing, select,
Hunt and Fish.
Select menu > Scientific to
use the scientific calculator
functions.
2. If necessary, select ▲ or ▼ to view
•
Select menu > Degrees to
calculate degrees.
a different month.
3. Select a day.
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Applications
Setting an Alarm
If you are not currently using the
device, you can set the device to turn
on at a specific time.
Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current
location, GPS accuracy, satellite
locations, and signal strength.
1. Select Alarm Clock.
Changing the Satellite View
2. Select the clock numbers to set the
1. Select Satellite > menu.
time, and select Done.
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. 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.
3. If necessary, select Multicolor
to assign a specific color to the
satellite in the view and to the
signal strength bar of that satellite
(eTrex 20x/30x).
Opening the Stopwatch
Turning Off GPS
Select Satellite > menu > Use
With GPS Off.
Select Stopwatch.
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Customizing Your Device
Enabling the Map Data Fields
1. Select Map > menu > Setup Map
> Data Fields.
Customizing Your
Device
2. Select a number and style of data
fields.
Customizing the Main
Menu
Changing the Data Fields
Before you can change the map data
Select menu > Change Item
Order to change the item order on
the main menu.
1. Select Map > menu > Change
Data Fields.
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.
2. Select a data field to customize.
3. Select a data field type.
For data field descriptions, see
4. Select back to save the changes.
You can customize the data fields and
dashboards of the map, compass, and
trip computer.
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Customizing Your Device
units of measurement, the changes
are saved automatically as part of the
profile.
Customizing Dashboards
1. Open the page for which you want
to customize the dashboard.
2. Select an option:
Selecting a Profile
1. Select Profile Change.
•
From the map, select menu >
Setup Map > Data Fields >
Dashboard.
2. Select a profile.
Creating a Custom Profile
You can customize your settings and
data fields for a particular activity or
trip.
•
From the compass or trip
computer, select menu >
Change Dashboard.
3. Select a dashboard.
1. Customize the settings as necessary
Profiles
2. Customize the data fields as
Profiles are collections of settings that
optimize your device based on how
you are using it. For example, your
settings and views can be different
when you are using the device for
geocaching and for navigating on
water.
3. Select Setup > Profiles.
4. Select Create Profile > OK.
When you are using a profile and you
change settings such as data fields or
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Customizing Your Device
•
•
Language—sets the text language
on the device.
Editing a Profile Name
1. Select Setup > Profiles.
NOTE: Changing the text language
does not change the language of
user-entered data or map data, such
as street names.
2. Select a profile.
3. Select Edit Name.
4. Enter the new name.
5. Select Done.
Battery Type—allows you to
select the type of AA battery you
are using.
Deleting a Profile
1. Select Setup > Profiles.
2. Select a profile.
Display Settings
Select Setup > Display.
3. Select Delete > Yes.
System Settings
Select Setup > System.
•
Backlight Timeout—adjusts the
length of time before the backlight
turns off.
•
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/
NOTE: To adjust the backlight
•
Colors (eTrex 20x/30x)—sets the
colors that display in Night and
Day mode.
◦
Mode—sets a light background
(Day), a dark background
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(Night), or automatically
switches between the two based
on the sunrise time and the
sunset time for your current
location (Auto).
Setting the Device Tones
You can customize tones for messages,
keys, turn warnings, and alarms.
1. Select Setup > Tones.
2. Select a tone for each audible type.
◦
◦
◦
◦
Day Background Color—sets
the background image used in
day mode.
Map Settings
Select Setup > Map.
Day Highlight Color—sets
the color for selections in day
mode.
•
Orientation—adjusts how the map
is shown on the page.
Night Background Color—
sets the background image used
in night mode.
◦
North Up—shows north at the
top of the page.
◦
◦
Track Up—shows your current
direction of travel toward the
top of the page.
Night Highlight Color—sets
the color for selections in night
mode.
Automotive Mode—shows an
automotive perspective with the
direction of travel at the top.
•
Screen Capture—allows you to
take screen captures on the device.
•
Guidance Text—allows you to
select when to show guidance text
on the map.
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Customizing Your Device
•
Data Fields—selects the number
and size of the data fields to display
on the map.
•
Map Information—allows you to
enable or disable the maps currently
loaded on the device. To purchase
•
Advanced Map Setup—sets the
zoom levels, the text size, and the
detail level of the map.
Tracks Settings
Select Setup > Tracks.
◦
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.
•
Track Log—turns track recording
on or off.
•
•
Record Method—selects a track
recording method. Auto records the
tracks at a variable rate to create
an optimum representation of your
tracks.
◦
◦
◦
Zoom Levels—selects the zoom
level for map items.
Text Size—selects the text size
for map items.
Recording Interval—selects a
track log recording rate. Recording
points more frequently creates a
more-detailed track, but fills the
track log faster.
Detail—selects the amount
of detail shown on the map.
Showing more detail may cause
the map to redraw more slowly.
◦
Shaded Relief—shows detail
relief on the map (if available)
or turns off shading.
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•
•
Auto Archive—selects an
automatic archive method to
organize your tracks. Tracks are
saved and cleared automatically
based on the user setting.
Time Settings
Select Setup > Time.
•
Time Format—allows you to
select a 12-hour or a 24-hour
display time.
Color (eTrex 20x/30x)—changes
the color of the track line on the
map.
•
Time Zone—allows you to select
the time zone for the device. You
can select Automatic to set the
time zone automatically based on
your GPS position.
Changing the Units of
Measure
You can customize units of measure
for distance and speed, elevation, and
pressure.
Position Format Settings
NOTE: Do not change the position
format or the map datum coordinate
system unless you are using a map or
chart that specifies a different position
format.
1. Select Setup > Units.
2. Select a measurement type.
3. Select a unit of measure for the
setting.
Select Setup > Position Format.
•
Position Format—sets the position
format in which a given location
reading appears.
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Customizing Your Device
•
Map Datum—sets the coordinate
system on which the map is
structured.
◦
Course (CDI)—the course
deviation indicator displays
your relationship to a course
line leading to a destination.
•
Map Spheroid—shows the
coordinate system the device is
using. The default coordinate
system is WGS 84.
•
•
Compass—switches from an
electronic compass to a GPS
compass when you are traveling
at a higher rate of speed for a set
period of time (Auto), or turns the
compass off.
Heading Settings
This function is available on the
eTrex 30x.
Select Setup > Heading.
Altimeter Settings
This function is available on the
eTrex 30x.
•
Display—sets the type of
directional heading on the compass.
•
•
North Reference—sets the north
reference of the compass.
Select Setup > Altimeter.
•
Auto Calibration—allows the
altimeter to self-calibrate each time
you turn the device on.
Go To Line (Pointer)—allows you
to select how the course appears.
◦
Bearing (Small or Large)—
sets the direction to your
destination.
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•
Barometer Mode
•
Plot Type
Elevation/Time—records
◦
Variable Elevation—allows the
barometer to measure changes
in elevation while you are
moving.
◦
◦
◦
◦
elevation changes over a period
of time.
Elevation/Distance—records
elevation changes over a
distance.
◦
Fixed Elevation—assumes
the device is stationary at a
fixed elevation. Therefore, the
barometric pressure should
change only due to weather.
Barometric Pressure—records
barometric pressure over a
period of time.
•
Pressure Trending
Ambient Pressure—records
ambient pressure changes over a
period of time.
◦
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.
•
Geocaching Settings
Select Setup > Geocaches.
◦
Save Always—records pressure
data every 15 minutes, even
when the device is turned off.
•
Geocache List—allows you to
display the geocache list by names
or codes.
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Customizing Your Device
•
Found Geocaches—allows you
to edit the number of geocaches
found. This number automatically
increases as you log a find
Select Setup > Routing.
•
Guidance Method—allows you
to select a guidance method for
calculating your route.
◦
Off Road—calculates point-to-
point routes.
•
•
•
Program chirp™—programs the
chirp accessory. See the chirp
Owner’s Manual at
◦
◦
On Road For Time (requires
routable maps)—calculates on-
road routes that require minimal
time to drive.
On Road For Distance
(requires routable maps)—
calculates on-road routes that
are shorter in distance.
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.
•
Calculate Routes for—allows you
to select a transportation method in
order to optimize your route.
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•
•
Lock On Road—locks the
position icon, which represents
your position on the map, onto the
nearest road.
Marine Map Settings
This function is available on the
eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x.
Select Setup > Marine.
Off Road Transitions—available
only for some activities.
•
Marine Chart Mode—allows you
to select a nautical chart or a fishing
chart:
◦
Auto—automatically routes you
to the next point.
◦
Nautical—displays various map
features in different colors so
that the marine POIs are more
readable. The nautical chart
reflects the drawing scheme of
paper charts.
◦
◦
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.
◦
Fishing—(requires marine
maps) displays a detailed view
of bottom contours and depth
soundings. Simplifies map
presentation for optimal use
while fishing.
•
Avoidance Setup—(available only
for some guidance methods) allows
you to select the road type you want
to avoid.
•
Appearance—allows you to set the
appearance of marine navigation
aids on the map.
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Customizing Your Device
•
Marine Alarm Setup
Fitness
For more information on optional
◦
Anchor Drag Alarm—alarm
sounds when you exceed a
specified drift distance while
anchored.
Resetting Data
You can reset trip data, delete all
waypoints, clear the current track, or
restore default values.
◦
◦
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.
1. Select Setup > Reset.
2. Select an item to reset.
Restoring Specific Settings to
Defaults
1. Select Setup.
Setting up Marine Alarms
1. Select Setup > Marine > Marine
Alarm Setup.
2. Select an item to reset.
2. Select an alarm type.
3. Select menu > Restore Defaults.
3. Select On.
If necessary, enter a distance, then
select Done.
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Customizing Your Device
Restoring Specific Page
Settings
You can restore the settings for the
map, compass, and trip computer.
Changing the Page
Sequence
Before you can change the order of the
page sequence, you must add pages to
the sequence (page 39).
1. Open the page for which you will
restore the settings.
1. Select Setup > Page Sequence.
2. Select a page.
2. Select menu > Restore Defaults.
Restoring All Default Settings
You can reset all the setup values to the
original settings.
3. Select Move.
4. Select the new page location.
Adding a Page
1. Select Setup > Page Sequence.
Select Setup > Reset > Reset All
Settings > Yes.
2. Select Add Page.
3. Select a page to add.
Removing a Page
1. Select Setup > Page Sequence.
2. Select a page.
3. Select Remove.
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Device Information
Updating the Software
Before you can update the software,
you must connect the device to your
Device Information
Adjusting the Screen
NOTE: The backlight brightness may
be limited when the remaining capacity
in the batteries is low.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Extensive use of screen backlighting
can significantly reduce battery life.
NOTE: Updating the software does not
erase any of your data or settings.
1. While the device is on, press
2. Move the Thumb Stick left and
.
Viewing Device
Information
You can view the unit ID, software
version, and license agreement.
right to adjust the brightness level.
3. Move the Thumb Stick up and
down to adjust the contrast level
(eTrex 10 only).
Select Setup > About.
Adjusting the Backlight
Timeout
You can decrease the backlight timeout
to maximize battery power.
Select Setup > Display >
Backlight Timeout.
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Device Information
CAUTION
Specifications
Contact your local waste disposal
department to properly recycle the
batteries.
Water
Rugged plastic,
waterproof to IEC 60529
IPX7
resistance
Battery type 2 AA batteries, (alkaline,
NiMH, lithium, or
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.
precharged NiMH)
Battery Life Up to 25 hours
Operating
From -4°F to 158°F
temperature (-20°C to 70°C)
range
Maximizing Battery Life
You can do various things to increase
the battery life.
About the Batteries
WARNING
The temperature rating for the device
of some batteries. Alkaline batteries
can rupture at high temperatures.
•
Leave the backlight off when not
needed.
•
•
Lower the backlight brightness
Do not use a sharp object to remove
batteries.
Decrease the backlight timeout
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Device Information
3. Thoroughly dry the screen.
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.
Water Immersion
notice
The device is waterproof to IEC
Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand
immersion in 1 meter of water for
30 minutes. However, prolonged
submersion can cause damage to the
device. After submersion, be certain to
wipe dry and air dry the device before
using or charging.
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.
Extreme Temperatures
notice
2. Wipe the device with the damp
cloth.
Do not store the device where
prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur because it can
cause permanent damage.
3. Thoroughly dry the device.
Cleaning the Screen
1. Dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth
with water, isopropyl alcohol, or
eyeglass lens cleaner.
2. Wipe the screen with the cloth.
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Device Information
Installing a microSD Card
Data Management
The eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x can
use microSD cards for additional
storage. Also, some maps are available
preloaded on memory cards. Go
information.
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.
1. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,
and pull up to remove the cover.
•
Files from BaseCamp™ or
HomePort™
2. Remove the batteries or battery.
3. Slide the card holder
➊
toward
the bottom of the device and lift
up, as instructed in the battery
compartment.
•
•
GPI custom POI files from the
Garmin POI Loader
GPX geocache files
➊
➋
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Device Information
4. Place the microSD card
➋
in the
➊
device with the gold contacts facing
down.
➋
5. Close the card holder.
3. Plug the small end of the USB
cable into the mini-USB port.
6. Slide the card holder toward the top
of the device to lock it.
Your device and memory card
(optional) appear as removable
drives in My Computer on Windows
computers and as mounted volumes on
Mac computers.
8. Replace the battery cover, and turn
the D-ring clockwise.
Connecting the Device to a
Computer
Transferring Files to Your
Computer
notice
Before you can transfer files, you must
connect the device to your computer
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly
dry the mini-USB port, the weather
cap, and the surrounding area before
charging or connecting to a computer.
1. Browse your computer for the file.
2. Select the file.
1. Connect the USB cable to a USB
port on your computer.
3. Select Edit > Copy.
2. Pull up the weather cap
mini-USB port
➊
from the
➋
.
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4. Open the “Garmin” or memory card 3. Select the files.
drive/volume.
4. Press the Delete key on your
5. Select Edit > Paste.
keyboard.
TIP: You must put geocache files in
the Garmin\GPX folder.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
1. Complete an action:
•
For Windows computers, click
Deleting Files
the eject icon
tray.
in your system
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.”
•
For Mac computers, drag the
volume icon to the Trash
.
2. Disconnect the device from your
computer.
Before you can delete files, you must
connect the device to your computer
1. Open the “Garmin” drive or
volume.
2. If necessary, open a folder or
volume.
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Appendix
You can use optional fitness accessories
including a heart rate monitor or a
cadence sensor with your device.
Appendix
Optional Accessories
These accessories use ANT+™ wireless
technology to send data to the device.
Optional accessories, such as mounts,
maps, fitness accessories, and
replacement parts, are available at
http://buy.garmin.com or from your
Garmin dealer.
Using Optional Fitness
Accessories
1. Bring the device within range (10
ft. or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory.
Optional Maps
2. Select Setup > Fitness.
You can purchase additional maps,
such as BirdsEye satellite imagery,
Garmin custom maps, Inland Lakes,
TOPO, BlueChart g2, and City
Navigator maps.
3. Select Heart Rate Monitor or
Bike Cadence Sensor.
4. Select Search for New.
5. Customize your data fields to view
the heart rate or cadence data
Optional Fitness Accessories
Fitness accessories are available for
the eTrex 30x. Before you can use the
fitness accessory with your device, you
must install the accessory according
to the instructions included with the
accessory.
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Appendix
Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories
with Your Garmin Device
accessory, and you can go near
other accessories.
•
Verify that the ANT+ accessory
is compatible with your Garmin
device.
Data Field Options
Not all data fields are available for all
models.
•
Before you pair the ANT+
accessory with your Garmin device,
move (33 ft. or 10 m) away from
other ANT+ accessories.
Data Field
Description
Accuracy of
GPS
The margin of
error for your exact
location. For example,
your GPS location
is accurate to within
+/- 12 ft.
•
•
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. 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.
Ambient
Pressure
The uncalibrated
environmental
pressure.
Ascent -
Average
The average vertical
distance of ascent.
Ascent -
Maximum
The maximum ascent
rate in feet or meters
per minute.
Ascent - Total The total elevation
distance ascended.
•
When paired, your Garmin device
receives data from only your
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Appendix
Data Field
Description
Data Field
Description
Barometer
The calibrated current
pressure.
Distance to
Next
The remaining
distance to the next
waypoint on the route.
Battery Level The remaining battery
power.
Elevation
The altitude of your
current location above
or below sea level.
Bearing
The direction from
your current location
to a destination.
Elevation -
Maximum
The highest elevation
reached.
Cadence
(cadence
accessory
required)
Revolutions of the
crank arm or strides
per minute.
Elevation -
Minimum
The lowest elevation
reached.
ETA at
Destination
The estimated time
of day you will reach
your final destination.
Course
The direction from
your starting location
to a destination.
ETA at Next
Glide Ratio
The estimated time of
day you will reach the
next waypoint on the
route.
Descent -
Average
The average vertical
distance of descent.
Descent -
Maximum
The maximum
descent rate in feet or
meters per minute.
The ratio of horizontal
distance traveled to
the change in vertical
distance.
Descent - Total The total elevation
distance descended.
Distance to
Destination
The distance to your
final destination.
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Data Field
Description
Data Field
Description
Glide Ratio to The glide ratio
Odometer
A running tally of
distance traveled for
all trips.
Dest.
required to descend
from your current
position and elevation
to the destination
elevation.
Off Course
The distance to
the left or the right
by which you have
strayed from the
GPS Signal
Strength
The strength of the
GPS signal.
original path of travel.
Heading
The direction you are
moving.
Pointer
Speed
The data field arrow
points in the direction
of the next waypoint
or turn.
Heart Rate
(heart rate
monitor
Your heart rate in
beats per minute
(bpm).
The current rate of
speed at which you
are moving since last
reset.
required)
Location
(lat/lon)
Displays the current
position in the default
position format
regardless of the
selected settings.
Speed -
Maximum
The maximum speed
reached since last
reset.
Location
(selected)
Displays the current
position in the
selected position
format.
Speed -
Moving Avg.
The average speed
of the device while
moving since last
reset.
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Appendix
Data Field
Description
Data Field
Description
Speed -
Overall Avg.
Your average speed
since last reset.
Trip Odometer A running tally of the
distance traveled
since the last reset.
Sunrise
The time of sunrise
based on your GPS
position.
Trip Time -
Moving
A running tally of time
since the last reset.
Sunset
The time of sunset
based on your GPS
position.
Trip Time -
Stopped
The time spent not
moving since the last
reset.
Time of Day
The current time of
day based on your
time settings (format,
time zone, and
Trip Time -
Total
A running tally of
distance traveled
since the last reset.
Turn
The angle of
difference (in
daylight saving time).
Time to
Destination
The estimated time
needed to reach your
final destination.
degrees) between
the bearing to your
destination and your
current course. L
means turn left. R
means turn right.
Time to Next
To Course
The estimated time
needed to reach the
next waypoint on the
route.
Velocity Made The speed at which
Good
you are closing on a
destination along a
route.
The direction in which
you must move to
return to the route.
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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
Dest.
The last point on
a route to your
destination.
Waypoint at
Next
The next point on
your route.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
The device does not
respond. How do I
reset the device?
1. Remove the batteries.
2. Reinstall the batteries.
NOTE: This does not erase any of your data or settings.
I want to reset all the Select Setup > Reset > Reset All Settings.
customized settings
back to the factory
defaults.
My device does not
acquire satellite
signals.
1. Take your device out of buildings and parking
garages, and away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on the device.
3. Remain stationary for several minutes.
The batteries do not
last long.
How do I know my
On the device, an image of the device connected to a
device is in USB mass computer appears.
storage mode?
On your computer, you should see a new removable
disk drive in My Computer on Windows computers and a
mounted volume on Mac computers.
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Problem
Solution
My device is
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.
connected to the
computer, but it will not
go into mass storage
mode.
4. Continue holding for 30 seconds or until the device
goes into mass storage mode.
I cannot see any new If you have several network drives mapped on your
removable drives in
my list of drives.
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.
I need replacement
parts or accessories. dealer.
I want to buy an
external GPS antenna. dealer.
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Index
settings 34
C
Index
calculator 25
calendar 25
calibrating
altimeter 20
compass 17
chirp 23
compass 17
calibrating 17
navigating 18
restore 39
A
AA batteries
fitness 46
acquiring satellite
signals 52
addresses 12
alarms
clock 26
marine 38
proximity 24
almanac
B
backlight
timeout 40
barometer 19
BaseCamp 43
about 41
connecting
installing
life 41
wireless
selecting the type
hunting and
accessories 46
creating
fishing 25
altimeter
storage
warnings
BirdsEye satellite
imagery 11
routes 12
calibrating 20
waypoints
customizing
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Index
waypoints
H
profiles 29
barometric
HomePort 43
altimeter 20
D
options 47
deleting
K
F
finding
L
files 45
language 30
locking ring
profiles 30
routes 13
tracks 15
waypoints
display
addresses 12
M
main menu
customizing 28
map 16
G
settings 30
downloading 21
additional 11
datum 34
detail 32
information 32
optional 46
restore 39
setup 32
downloading
settings 35
geocaches 21
software 40
E
editing
profiles 30
routes 12
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Index
creating 29
selecting 29
myGarmin
saving
R
tracks 15
software
updating 40
version 40
stopwatch 26
sunrise and sunset
N
registering your device
resetting
navigating 16
data 38
device 52
to waypoints
with bearing
pointer 18
restoring default
settings 39
routes 12–13
avoidance 37
creating 12
deleting 13
editing 13
O
T
time
P
pages 39
alarms 26
settings 33
adding 39
removing 39
power key
profiles 29
navigating 13
settings 36
S
zone 33
changing 29
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