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eTrex

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quick start manual

for use with models 20 and 30

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Summary of Contents for eTrex 20

Page 1: ...eTrex quick start manual for use with models 20 and 30 ...

Page 2: ... you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features 1 Install the batteries page 3 2 Turn on the device page 4 3 Register the device page 4 4 Acquire satellites page 4 5 Calibrate the compass page 5 6 Mark a waypoint page 6 7 Create a route page 7 8 Record a track page 7 9 Navigate to a destination page 8 Device Overview Zoom keys Back key Thumb Stick Menu key ...

Page 3: ...s 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 The device operates on two AA batteries Installing AA Batteries You can use alkaline NiMH or lithium batteries Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results 1 Turn...

Page 4: ... in a safe place 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 4 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 www garmin com ...

Page 5: ...3 axis electronic compass You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances experiencing temperature changes or changing the batteries 1 Select Compass 2 Select menu 3 Select Calibrate Compass Start 4 Follow the on screen instructions Selecting a Profile Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it For example your settings and views can ...

Page 6: ...f a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location 1 Select Average Location 2 Select a waypoint 3 Move to the location 4 Select Start 5 When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100 select Save For best results collect four to eight samples for the waypoint waiting at least 90 minutes between samples Where To Menu You can use the Where To menu to find a destination ...

Page 7: ...Tracks A track is a recording of your path The track log contains information about points along the recorded path including time location and elevation for each point Recording Track Logs 1 Select Setup Tracks Track Log 2 Select Record Do Not Show or Record Show On Map If you select Record Show On Map a line on the map indicates your track 3 Select Record Method 4 Select an option To record track...

Page 8: ...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 8 or compass page 8 Using the Map 1 Select Map The position icon represents your location on the map As you travel the position icon moves 2 Complete one or more actions Use the Thumb Stick to move the map to different areas Se...

Page 9: ...e mini USB port 3 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini USB port Your device and memory card optional appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers Downloading Geocaches 1 Connect your device to a computer page 9 2 Go to www opencaching com 3 If necessary create an account 4 Sign in 5 Follow the on screen instructions to find and...

Page 10: ...the Garmin Documents folder or volume 6 Double click START HERE html Optional Accessories Optional accessories such as mounts maps fitness accessories and replacement parts are available at http buy garmin com or from your Garmin dealer Contacting Garmin Product Support Go to www garmin com support and click Contact Support for in country support information In the USA call 913 397 8200 or 800 800...

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Page 12: ...Road Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 221 Taiwan R O C www garmin com July 2011 190 01198 02 Rev B Printed in Taiwan Garmin the Garmin logo and eTrex are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Thumb Stick is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Other trademarks and trade nam...

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