Garmin eTrex 10 User manual

eTrex®
owner’s manual
for use with models 10, 20, 30

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Table of Contents
EN
Table of Contents
Getting Started...................3
Device Overview .........................3
Using the eTrex Keys ...................4
Battery Information.....................5
Turning the Device On or Off........6
Satellite Signals...........................6
Registering Your Device...............6
Waypoints, Routes, and
Tracks.................................7
Waypoints...................................7
Using Sight ‘N Go........................8
Where To? Menu.........................9
Routes...................................... 10
Tracks ...................................... 12
Navigation........................14
Navigating to a Destination........ 14
Map ......................................... 14
Compass .................................. 15
Elevation Plot............................ 17
Trip Computer........................... 18
Geocaches ........................19
Downloading Geocaches............ 19
Filtering the Geocache List......... 19
Navigating to a Geocache .......... 20
Logging the Attempt.................. 20
chirp™...................................... 21
Applications......................22
Sharing Data............................. 22
Setting a Proximity Alarm........... 22
Calculating the Size of an Area... 23
Using the Calculator .................. 23
Viewing the Calendar and
Almanacs.................................. 23
Setting an Alarm ....................... 24
Opening the Stopwatch ............. 24
Satellite Page............................ 24
Customizing Your Device..26
Customizing the Main Menu ....... 26
Customizing Specic Pages ........ 26
Proles..................................... 27

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Table of Contents
EN System Settings ........................ 28
Display Settings ........................ 28
Setting the Device Tones ........... 29
Map Settings............................. 29
Tracks Settings.......................... 30
Changing the Units of Measure... 31
Time Settings............................ 31
Position Format Settings ............ 31
Heading Settings....................... 32
Altimeter Settings...................... 32
Geocaching Settings.................. 33
Routing Settings........................ 34
Marine Map Settings.................. 35
Fitness ..................................... 36
Resetting Data.......................... 36
Changing the Page Sequence..... 37
Device Information ..........38
Adjusting the Screen ................. 38
Updating the Software............... 38
Viewing Device Information ....... 38
Specications............................ 39
About the Batteries ................... 39
Caring for the Device................. 40
Data Management..................... 41
Appendix ..........................44
Optional Accessories.................. 44
Data Field Options..................... 45
Troubleshooting ........................ 50

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Getting Started
EN
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 5).
2. Turn on the device (page 6).
3. Acquire satellites (page 6).
4. Register the device (page 6).
5. Mark a waypoint (page 7).
6. Create a route (page 10).
7. Record a track (page 12).
8. Navigate to a destination (page
14).
9. Calibrate the compass (page
15).
Device Overview
➊
➎
➍➌
➋
➊
Zoom keys
➋
Back key
➌
Thumb Stick™
➍
Menu key
➎
/Backlight key

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Getting Started
EN
➏
➒
➑
➐
➏
Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
➐
Battery cover
➑
Battery cover locking ring
➒
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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Getting Started
EN
Battery Information
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 signicant
amount of their capacity as
temperature decreases. Therefore,
use lithium batteries when
operating the device in below-
freezing conditions.
Installing AA Batteries
The device operates on two AA
batteries. You can use alkaline,
NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use
NiMH or lithium batteries for best
results.
1. Turn the D-ring counter-
clockwise, and pull up to remove
the cover.
2. Insert the batteries, observing
polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover, and
turn the D-ring clockwise.
4. Hold .
5. Select Setup > System >
Battery Type.
6. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or
Rechargeable NiMH.

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Getting Started
EN
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 38) 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 http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt,
or a photocopy, in a safe place.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
EN
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.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
EN
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,
waiting at least 90 minutes
between samples.
Using Sight ‘N Go
Sight ‘N Go is available on the
eTrex 30.
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 the direction of a location.
3. Select Lock Direction >
Project Waypoint.
4. Select a unit of measure.
5. Enter the distance to the object,
and select Done > Save.