eTrex® quick start manual for use with models 20 and 30
Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. ➋ ➊ ➌ ➍ ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 2 Install the batteries (page 3). Turn on the device (page 4). Register the device (page 4). Acquire satellites (page 4). Calibrate the compass (page 5).
Battery Information ➐ ➑ ➏ ➒ ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑ Battery cover locking ring ➒ Mounting spine ‹ warning The temperature rating for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20°C 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.
2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Satellite Signals 3. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Hold (page 2). 5. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turning the Device On or Off Hold 4 (page 2). After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring satellite signals.
can significantly reduce battery life. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 1. While the device is on, press . 2. Move the Thumb Stick left and right to adjust the brightness level. Selecting a Profile 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. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
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 attribute, make changes to the attribute, and select Done. Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Go.
1. 2. 3. 4. Select Where To?. Select All POIs. Enter the name or part of the name. Select Done. Creating a Route A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. 1. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select a category. 3. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Use. 5. Repeat steps 2–4 until the route is complete. 6. Select back to save the route. Tracks A track is a recording of your path.
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. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. As you move with the device turned on, a track log is created. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map or compass. 1. 2. 3. 4. 8 Select Where To?. Select a category. Select a destination. Select Go.
When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. 1. Begin navigation to a destination (page 8). 2. Select Compass. 3. Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in that direction to the destination. 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.
Getting the Manuals from the Device 1. Connect your device to a computer (page 9). 2. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. 3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. 4. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 5. Open the Garmin\Documents folder or volume. 6. Double-click START HERE.html. 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) 800.1020.
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