Garmin 30x User Manual

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eTrex
®
owner’s manual
for use with models 10, 20, 20x, 30, 30x
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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
Waypoints, Routes, and
Tracks ......................................9
Waypoints ......................................9
Using Sight ‘N Go ........................10
Where To? Menu .........................11
Routes .........................................12
Tracks ..........................................14
Navigation .............................16
Navigating to a Destination..........16
Map..............................................16
Compass .....................................17
Elevation Plot...............................19
Trip Computer ..............................20
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Geocaches ............................21
Downloading Geocaches.............21
Filtering the Geocache List ..........21
Navigating to a Geocache ...........22
Logging the Attempt.....................22
chirp™ ..........................................23
Applications ..........................24
Sharing Data................................24
Setting a Proximity Alarm ............24
Calculating the 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
Customizing Your Device ....28
Customizing the Main Menu ........28
Customizing Specic Pages ........28
Proles.........................................29
System Settings...........................30
Display Settings ...........................30
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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 .........................................38
Resetting Data .............................38
Changing the Page Sequence.....39
Device Information ...............40
Adjusting the Screen ...................40
Updating the Software .................40
Viewing Device Information .........40
Specications ..............................41
About the Batteries ......................41
Caring for the Device ...................42
Data Management .......................43
Appendix ...............................46
Optional Accessories ...................46
Data Field Options .......................47
Troubleshooting ...........................52
Index ......................................54
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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 rst time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features.
1. Install the batteries (page 7).
2. Turn on the device (page 8).
3. Acquire satellites (page 8).
4. Register the device (page 8).
5. Mark a waypoint (page 9).
6. Create a route (page 12).
7. Record a track (page 14).
8. Navigate to a destination (page 16).
9. Calibrate the compass (page 17).
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Device Overview

Zoom keys
Back key
Thumb Stick™
Menu key
/Backlight key
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Getting Started
Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
Battery cover
Battery cover locking ring
Mounting spine

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. Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page.
• Press ▲ and to zoom in and out on the map.
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Battery Information

WARNING
2. Insert the batteries, observing
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 signicant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. Therefore, use lithium batteries when operating the device in
3. Replace the battery cover, and turn
below-freezing conditions.
4. Hold .
Installing AA Batteries
The device operates on two AA batteries. You can use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use NiMH or
5. Select Setup > System > Battery
6. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or
lithium batteries for best results.
1. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover.
Getting Started
polarity.
the D-ring clockwise.
Type.
Rechargeable NiMH.
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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 (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 garmin.com/express.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
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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.
Finding a Waypoint
1. Select Where To? > Waypoints.
2. Select a waypoint.
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.
1. Select Waypoint Manager.
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Select an item to edit.
4. Enter the new information.
5. Select Done.
Deleting a Waypoint
1. Select Waypoint Manager.
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Select menu > Delete > Yes.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

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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.
1. Select Waypoint Averaging.
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Move to the location.
4. Select Start.
5. When the Sample Condence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.
For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint,

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 Sight ‘N Go.
2. Point the device at an object or in
3. Select Lock Direction > Project
4. Select a unit of measure.
5. Enter the distance to the object, and
waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.
the direction of a location.
Waypoint.
select Done > Save.
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Where To? Menu

You can use the Where To? menu to nd 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 20x and eTrex 30x, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City
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.
1. Select Where To?.
2. Select a category.
3. Select menu > Spell Search.
4. Enter all or part of the name, and
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
Finding a Location Near Another Location
1. Select Where To? > menu >
Garmin dealer.
2. Select an option.
3. If necessary, select a location.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
select Done.
Search Near.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Finding an Address
You can use optional City Navigator
Creating a Route
1. Select Route Planner > Create
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.
2. Select a category.
3. Select the rst point in the route.
4. Select Use > Select Next Point.
5. Repeat steps 2–4 until the route is
NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching.
4. Select the city.
5. Enter the house number.
6. Enter the street.
6. Select back to save the route.
Editing the Name of a Route
1. Select Route Planner.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Change Name.

Routes

A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your nal destination.
4. Enter the new name.
5. Select Done.
Route > Select First Point.
complete.
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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
Viewing a Route on the Map
1. Select Route Planner.
2. Select a route.
3. Select View Map.
Deleting a Route
1. Select Route Planner.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Delete Route.
Viewing the Active Route
1. While navigating a route, select Active Route.
2. Select a point in the route to view additional details.
Reversing a Route
1. Select Route Planner.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Reverse Route.
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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.
• To record tracks at a specied time, select Time.
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 lls up the device memory quicker.
• Enter a time or distance, and select Done.
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 specied distance, select Distance.
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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 ags.
4. Select menu > Review Track.
Information about the track is listed.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track
1. Select Track Manager.
2. Select a track.
3. Select Elevation Plot.
Archiving a Saved Track
You can archive saved tracks to save memory space.
1. Select Track Manager.
2. Select a saved track.
3. Select Archive.
Clearing the Current Track
Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes.
Deleting a Track
1. Select Track Manager.
2. Select a track.
3. Select Delete > Yes.
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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

You can navigate to a destination using the map or compass.
1. Select Where To?.
2. Select a category.
3. Select a destination.
4. Select Go.
The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line.
5. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17).
Stopping Navigation
Map
As you travel, moves. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a magenta line on the map.
To customize the map settings, see
page 31. To customize the map
dashboard and data elds, see page 28.
Browsing the Map
1. Select Map.
2. Select one or more options:
Select Where To? > Stop Navigation.
represents your location on the map.
• Use the Thumb Stick to pan the map to view different areas.
• Select ▲ and ▼ to zoom in and out of the map.
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• 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 20x and eTrex 30x.
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

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.
TIP: When the device is using the automotive prole, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading.
Calibrating the Compass
also purchase and install the mount in your vehicle.
1. Select Prole Change > Automotive.
2. Use the map to navigate to the destination.
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that inuence magnetic elds, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.
3. Follow the turns in the text bar along the top of the map.
Navigation
notice
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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. Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in that direction to the destination.
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.
The course pointer ➊ indicates your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the destination. The course line to your destination is based on your original starting point.
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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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 30x.
By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. To customize the elevation plot, see
page 34.
Select Elevation Plot.
Navigation
Changing the Plot Type
You can change the elevation plot to display pressure and elevation over
time or distance.
1. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type.
2. Select an option.
Viewing Details about a Point on the Plot
Select an individual point on the plot.
Details about the point appear at the top of the plot.
Resetting the Elevation Plot
Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes.
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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.
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
page 28.
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.
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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.garmin.com
/geocaching.
3. If necessary, create an account.
4. Sign in.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions
to nd and download geocaches to your device.
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Filtering the Geocache List

You can lter your geocache list based on certain factors, such as the level of difculty.
1. Select Geocaches > menu > Apply Filter > Quick Filter.
2. Select items to lter.
3. Select an option:
• To apply the lter to the geocache list, select Search.
• To save the lter, select back.
Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter
You can create and save custom lters for geocaches based on specic factors you select. After you set up the lter, you can apply it in the geocaches list.
1. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter.
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Geocaches
2. Select items to lter.
3. Select an option:
• To apply the lter to the geocache list, select Search.
• To save the lter, select back.
After it is saved, the lter is automatically named. You can access the custom lter from the geocaches list.
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter
1. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup.
2. Select a lter.
3. Select an item to edit.

Navigating to a Geocache

1. Select Geocaches.
2. Select a geocache.
3. Select Go.
4. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17).

Logging the Attempt

After you have attempted to nd a geocache, you can log your results.
1. Select Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt.
2. Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair.
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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• 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™

1. Select Geocaches > menu > Show
chirp programming and searching is available on the eTrex 30x.
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 nd a chirp in a geocache. For more information about programming a
3. If available, select Go to navigate chirp, see the chirp Owner’s Manual at
http://www.garmin.com.
Geocaches
chirp™ Details.
(page 22).
When you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache that contains a chirp, details about the chirp appear.
to the next stage of the geocache.
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Applications

Applications

Sharing Data

The eTrex 30x 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.
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Setting a Proximity Alarm

Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specied range of a particular location.
1. Select Proximity Alarms.
2. Select Create Alarm.
3. Select a category.
4. Select a location.
5. Select Use.
6. Enter a radius.
7. Select Done.
When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20x/30x).
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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 nished.

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 > Scientic to use the scientic calculator functions.
• Select menu > Degrees to calculate degrees.
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Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs

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 shing.
1. Select an option:
• To view device activity for specic days, select Calendar.
• To view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset information, select Sun and Moon.
• To view the predicted best times for hunting and shing, select, Hunt and Fish.
2. If necessary, select ▲ or to view 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 specic time.
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.

Opening the Stopwatch

Select Stopwatch.
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Satellite Page

The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength.
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. If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specic color to the satellite in the view and to the signal strength bar of that satellite (eTrex 20x/30x).
Turning Off GPS
Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off.
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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.
Applications
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Customizing Your Device

Customizing Your
Device
Customizing the Main
Enabling the Map Data Fields
1. Select Map > menu > Setup Map
2. Select a number and style of data
Menu
Select menu > Change Item Order to change the item order on
the main menu.
Changing the Data Fields
Before you can change the map data elds, you must enable them (page 28).
1. Select Map > menu > Change
Customizing Specic Pages
Data elds display information about your location or other specied data. Dashboards are a custom grouping of data that can be helpful to a specic or general task, such as geocaching.
You can customize the data elds and dashboards of the map, compass, and trip computer.
2. Select a data eld to customize.
3. Select a data eld type.
4. Select back to save the changes.
> Data Fields.
elds.
Data Fields.
For data eld descriptions, see
page 47.
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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.
Proles
Proles 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.
When you are using a prole and you change settings such as data elds or
Customizing Your Device
units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of the prole.
Selecting a Prole
1. Select Prole Change.
2. Select a prole.
Creating a Custom Prole
You can customize your settings and data elds for a particular activity or trip.
1. Customize the settings as necessary (page 28).
2. Customize the data elds as necessary (page 28).
3. Select Setup > Proles.
4. Select Create Prole > OK.
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Customizing Your Device
Editing a Prole Name
1. Select Setup > Proles.
2. Select a prole.
3. Select Edit Name.
4. Enter the new name.
5. Select Done.
Deleting a Prole
1. Select Setup > Proles.
2. Select a prole.
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.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.
Battery Type—allows you to select the type of AA battery you are using.

Display Settings

Select Setup > Display.
Backlight Timeout—adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off.
NOTE: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40.
Colors (eTrex 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).
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

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.

Map Settings

Select Setup > Map.
Orientation—adjusts how the map is shown on the page.
North Up—shows north at the
top of the page.
Track Up—shows your current
direction of travel toward the top of the page.
Automotive Mode—shows an
automotive perspective with the direction of travel at the top.
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 elds 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. 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.
Map Information—allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device. To purchase additional maps, see page 11.

Tracks Settings

Select Setup > Tracks.
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.
Recording Interval—selects a track log recording rate. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but lls the track log faster.
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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.
Color (eTrex 20x/30x)—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.
Customizing Your Device

Time Settings

Select Setup > Time.
Time Format—allows you to select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time.
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.

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 species a different position format.
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.
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 30x.
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.
Bearing (Small or Large)—
sets the direction to your destination.
Course (CDI)—the course
deviation indicator displays your relationship to a course line leading to a destination.
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.
Calibrate Compasspage 17.

Altimeter Settings

This function is available on the eTrex 30x.
Select Setup > Altimeter.
Auto Calibration—allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn the device on.
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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 xed 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.
Save Always—records pressure
data every 15 minutes, even when the device is turned off.
Customizing Your Device
Plot Type
Elevation/Time—records
elevation changes over a period of time.
Elevation/Distance—records
elevation changes over a distance.
Barometric Pressure—records
barometric pressure over a period of time.
Ambient Pressure—records
ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
Calibrate Altimeterpage 20.

Geocaching Settings

Select Setup > Geocaches.
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
Guidance Method—allows you
increases as you log a nd (page 22).
Filter Setuppage 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.
Calculate Routes for—allows you
Select Setup > Routing.
to select a guidance method for calculating your route.
Off Road—calculates point-to-
point routes.
On Road For Time (requires
routable maps)—calculates on­road routes that require minimal time to drive.
On Road For Distance
(requires routable maps)— calculates on-road routes that are shorter in distance.
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.
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 specied distance of your current point.
Avoidance Setup—(available only for some guidance methods) allows you to select the road type you want to avoid.
Customizing Your Device

Marine Map Settings

This function is available on the eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x.
Select Setup > Marine.
Marine Chart Mode—allows you to select a nautical chart or a shing chart:
Nautical—displays various map
features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable. The nautical chart reects the drawing scheme of paper charts.
Fishing—(requires marine
maps) displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings. Simplies map presentation for optimal use while shing.
Appearance—allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the map.
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Customizing Your Device
Marine Alarm Setup
Anchor Drag Alarm—alarm
sounds when you exceed a specied drift distance while anchored.
Off Course Alarm—alarm
sounds when you are off course by a specied distance.
Deep Water/Shallow Water—
alarm sounds when you enter water of a specic depth.
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.

Fitness

For more information on optional tness accessories, see page 46.

Resetting Data

You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current track, or restore default values.
1. Select Setup > Reset.
2. Select an item to reset.
Restoring Specic Settings to Defaults
1. Select Setup.
2. Select an item to reset.
3. Select menu > Restore Defaults.
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Restoring Specic 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. Select Setup > Page Sequence.
2. Select a page.
3. Select Move.
4. Select the new page location.
Adding a Page
1. Select Setup > Page Sequence.
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.
Customizing Your Device
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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 signicantly 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).
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout
You can decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery power.
Select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout.
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Updating the Software

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 Information

You can view the unit ID, software version, and license agreement.
Select Setup > About.
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Specications
Water resistance
Battery type 2 AA batteries, (alkaline,
Battery Life Up to 25 hours Operating
temperature range
Rugged plastic, waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7
NiMH, lithium, or precharged NiMH)
From -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Device Information
CAUTION
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries.
notice
Alkaline batteries lose a signicant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. Therefore, use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions.

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.
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Maximizing Battery Life
You can do various things to increase the battery life.
• Leave the backlight off when not needed.
• Lower the backlight brightness (page 40).
• Decrease the backlight timeout (page 40).
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Device Information
Long-Term Storage
When you do not plan to use the device for several months, remove the
3. Thoroughly dry the screen.
Water Immersion
batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.
The device is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand

Caring for the Device

immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. However, prolonged
notice
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents which can damage plastic components.
submersion can cause damage to the device. After submersion, be certain to wipe dry and air dry the device before using or charging.
Cleaning the Device
1. Dampen a clean cloth with a mild
Extreme Temperatures
detergent solution.
2. Wipe the device with the damp cloth.
3. Thoroughly dry the device.
Cleaning the Screen
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage.
1. Dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner.
2. Wipe the screen with the cloth.
notice
notice
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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 le types.
• Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort
Go to http://www.garmin.com.
• GPI custom POI les from the Garmin POI Loader
• GPX geocache les
Device Information
Installing a microSD Card
The eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x can use microSD cards for additional storage. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Go to http://buy.garmin.com for more information.
1. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover.
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.
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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. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
2. Pull up the weather cap ➊ from the mini-USB port ➋.
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3. Plug the small end of the USB
Your device and memory card (optional) appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers.
Transferring Files to Your Computer
Before you can transfer les, you must connect the device to your computer (page 44).
1. Browse your computer for the le.
2. Select the le.
3. Select Edit > Copy.
cable into the mini-USB port.
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4. Open the “Garmin” or memory card
drive/volume.
3. Select the les.
4. Press the Delete key on your
5. Select Edit > Paste.
TIP: You must put geocache les in the Garmin\GPX folder.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
1. Complete an action:
Deleting Files
notice
If you do not know the purpose of a le, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system les that should not be deleted. Be
2. Disconnect the device from your
especially cautious of folders entitled “Garmin.”
Before you can delete les, you must connect the device to your computer (page 44).
1. Open the “Garmin” drive or
volume.
2. If necessary, open a folder or
volume.
Device Information
keyboard.
• For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your system tray.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the Trash .
computer.
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Appendix

Appendix

Optional Accessories

Optional accessories, such as mounts,
You can use optional tness accessories including a heart rate monitor or a cadence sensor with your device. These accessories use ANT+ technology to send data to the device.
maps, tness 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,
Using Optional Fitness Accessories
1. Bring the device within range (10
2. Select Setup > Fitness.
3. Select Heart Rate Monitor or
Garmin custom maps, Inland Lakes, TOPO, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator maps.
4. Select Search for New.
5. Customize your data elds to view
Optional Fitness Accessories
Fitness accessories are available for the eTrex 30x. Before you can use the tness accessory with your device, you must install the accessory according to the instructions included with the accessory.
wireless
ft. or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory.
Bike Cadence Sensor.
the heart rate or cadence data (page 28).
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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 rst 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.
• When paired, your Garmin device receives data from only your
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accessory, and you can go near other accessories.

Data Field Options

Not all data elds are available for all models.
Data Field Description
Accuracy of GPS
Ambient Pressure
Ascent ­Average
Ascent ­Maximum
Ascent - Total The total elevation
The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 ft.
The uncalibrated environmental pressure.
The average vertical distance of ascent.
The maximum ascent rate in feet or meters per minute.
distance ascended.
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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 (cadence accessory
Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute.
required) Course The direction from
your starting location to a destination.
Descent ­Average
Descent ­Maximum
The average vertical distance of descent.
The maximum descent rate in feet or meters per minute.
Descent - Total The total elevation
distance descended.
Distance to Destination
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The distance to your nal destination.
Data Field Description
Distance to Next
The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route.
Elevation The altitude of your
current location above or below sea level.
Elevation ­Maximum
Elevation ­Minimum
ETA at Destination
The highest elevation reached.
The lowest elevation reached.
The estimated time of day you will reach your nal destination.
ETA at Next The estimated time of
day you will reach the next waypoint on the route.
Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal
distance traveled to the change in vertical distance.
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Data Field Description
Glide Ratio to Dest.
The glide ratio required to descend from your current position and elevation to the destination elevation.
GPS Signal Strength
The strength of the GPS signal.
Heading The direction you are
moving.
Heart Rate (heart rate monitor
Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm).
required) Location
(lat/lon)
Displays the current position in the default position format regardless of the selected settings.
Location (selected)
Displays the current position in the selected position format.
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Data Field Description
Odometer A running tally of
distance traveled for all trips.
Off Course The distance to
the left or the right by which you have strayed from the original path of travel.
Pointer The data eld arrow
points in the direction of the next waypoint or turn.
Speed The current rate of
speed at which you are moving since last reset.
Speed ­Maximum
The maximum speed reached since last reset.
Speed ­Moving Avg.
The average speed of the device while moving since last reset.
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Data Field Description
Speed ­Overall Avg.
Your average speed 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 daylight saving time).
Time to Destination
The estimated time needed to reach your nal destination.
Time to Next The estimated time
needed to reach the next waypoint on the route.
To Course The direction in which
you must move to return to the route.
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Data Field Description
Trip Odometer A running tally of the
distance traveled since the last reset.
Trip Time ­Moving
Trip Time ­Stopped
A running tally of time since the last reset.
The time spent not moving since the last reset.
Trip Time ­Total
A running tally of distance traveled since the last reset.
Turn The angle of
difference (in degrees) between the bearing to your destination and your current course. L means turn left. R means turn right.
Velocity Made Good
The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route.
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Data Field Description
Vert. Speed to Dest.
The measurement 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?
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?
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. Remain stationary for several minutes.
To learn how to maximize the battery life, see page 41.
On the device, an image of the device connected to a computer appears.
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 connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode.
You may have loaded a corrupted le.
1. Disconnect the device from your computer.
2. Turn off the device.
3. Hold
computer.
4. Continue holding
goes into mass storage mode.
I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives.
If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. See the Help le for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters.
I need replacement parts or accessories.
I want to buy an external GPS antenna.
Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.
Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.
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while you connect the device to your
for 30 seconds or until the device
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Index

Index
A
AA batteries
selecting the type 30
accessories 46, 53
tness 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
shing 25
sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter
calibrating 20
plot type 35
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settings 34 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
life 41
long term storage 42
maximizing life 41
selecting the type 7
storage 7
warnings 7 BirdsEye satellite
imagery 11 BlueChart g2 maps 11
C
calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating
altimeter 20 compass 17
caring for the device 42
long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17
calibrating 17
navigating 18
restore 39
setup options 34 connecting
to another device 24
USB cable 44
wireless
accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating
routes 12 waypoints 9
customizing
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Index
data elds 28 device settings 30–39 proles 29
D
data elds 28
options 47
deleting
les 45 proles 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
proles 30 routes 12
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waypoints 9
elevation plot 19, 20
barometric
altimeter 20
of a track 15
F
le types 43 nding
addresses 12
near your location 11 shing times 25 tness options 46
G
geocaches 21, 35
downloading 21
lter list 21
logging attempt 22
navigating to 22
settings 35 GPS signals 8, 26, 30, 47,
49, 52
turning off 26
H
heading settings 34 HomePort 43 hunting times 25
K
keys 5, 6
L
language 30 locking ring 6
M
main menu
customizing 28
map 16
additional 11 datum 34 detail 32 information 32 optional 46 restore 39 setup 32
viewing routes 13 marine settings 37–38 measuring area 25
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memory card 43 microSD card 43 moon phase 25 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 proles 29
changing 29
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creating 29 selecting 29
proximity alarms 24
R
recording tracks 14, 32 registering your device 8 resetting
all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 19
restoring default
settings 39
routes 12–13
active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13 navigating 13 settings 36
S
satellite signals 8, 26, 47,
49, 52
system settings 30 turning off GPS 26,
27
saving
tracks 15 sharing data 24 Sight N’ Go 10 software
updating 40
version 40 stopwatch 26 storing the device 42 sunrise and sunset
times 25, 50 system settings 30
T
text size, maps 32 time
alarms 26
data elds 50
settings 33
sunrise and sunset 25,
50
zone 33
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tones 31 tracks 14–16
archiving 15 clearing current 15 deleting 15 proles 15 recording 14, 32 saving 15 setup 32
viewing 15 track up 31 transferring les 44
using USB 44
wirelessly 24 trip computer 20
restore 39 troubleshooting 52
U
unit ID 40 units of measure 33 updating software 40 USB cable 52
connecting 44
disconnecting 45
Index
W
waypoints 9–10
averaging 10 creating 9 deleting 9 editing 9
navigating to 16 WebUpdater 40 Where To? 11
Z
zooming 32
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