Garmin ETREX 22X, Owner'S Manual

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Change Data Fields : Allows you to customize the altimeter data
fields.
Reset : Resets the altimeter data, including waypoint, track, and
trip data.
Calibrate Altimeter : See ( Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter ,
page 4 ).
Restore Defaults : Restores the altimeter to factory default
settings.
Trip Computer
The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed,
trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You can customize
the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields.
Trip Computer Settings
From the trip computer, select menu .
Reset : Resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate
information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.
Big Numbers : Changes the size of the numbers shown on the
trip computer page.
Change Data Fields : Customizes the trip computer data fields.
Change Dashboard : Changes the theme and information
displayed on the dashboard.
NOTE: Your customized settings are remembered by the
dashboard. Your settings are not lost when you change
profiles ( Profiles , page 8 ).
Restore Defaults : Restores the trip computer to factory default
settings.
Restoring Default Page Settings
1
Open a page for which you will restore the settings.
2
Select menu > Restore Defaults .
Main Menu Features and Settings
Geocaches
Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hide
or search for hidden caches using clues and GPS coordinates.
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer
You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a
computer ( Transferring Files to Your Device , page 10 ). You
can place the geocache files into a GPX file and import them
into the GPX folder on the device. With a premium membership
to geocaching.com, you can use the "pocket query" feature to
load a large group of geocaches onto your device as a single
GPX file.
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to www.geocaching.com .
3
If necessary, create an account.
4
Sign in.
5
Follow the instructions at geocaching.com to find and
download geocaches to your device.
Navigating to a Geocache
1
Select Geocaches .
2
Select a geocache.
3
Select Go .
Logging the Attempt
After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your
results. You can verify some geocaches at
www.geocaching.com .
1
Select Geocaches > Log Attempt .
2
Select Found , Did not Find , Needs Repair , or
Unattempted .
3
Select an option:
• To stop logging, select
Done .
• To begin navigation to the geocache nearest you, select
Find Next Closest .
• To enter a comment about looking for the cache or about
the cache itself, select Add Comment , enter a comment,
and select Done .
If you are signed in to www.geocaching.com , the log uploads to
your www.geocaching.com account automatically.
chirp ™
A chirp is a small Garmin ® accessory that is programmed and
left in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in a
geocache. For more information about the chirp, see the chirp
Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com .
Enabling chirp Searching
1
Select Setup > Geocaches .
2
Select chirp™ Searching > On .
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 feet
(3 m) of a compatible device.
Your device can send and receive data when paired with
another compatible device or smartphone using ANT+
®
wireless
technology. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and
tracks.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all device models.
1 Select Share Wirelessly .
2 Select an option:
• Select
Send , and select a type of data.
• Select Receive to receive data from another device. The
other compatible device must be attempting to send data.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range
of a particular location.
1
Select Proximity Alarms > Create Alarm .
2
Select a category.
3 Select a location.
4 Select Use .
5
Enter a radius.
When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device
sounds a tone.
Calculating the Size of an Area
1
Select Area Calculation > Start .
2
Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate.
3
Select Calculate when finished.
Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy,
satellite locations, and signal strength.
GPS Satellite Settings
Select Satellite > menu .
NOTE: Some settings are only available when Use Demo Mode
is enabled.
Use Demo Mode : Allows you to turn the GPS off.
Use Satellite System : Allows you to turn the GPS on.
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