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.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
EN
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 20 and eTrex 30, such
as BirdsEye™satellite imagery,
BlueChart®g2, TOPO, and City
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 Garmin
dealer.
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 select Done.
Finding a Location Near
Another Location
1. Select Where To? > menu >
Search Near.
2. Select an option.
3. If necessary, select a location.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
EN
Finding an Address
You can use optional City Navigator
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.
NOTE: Not all map data
provides postal code searching.
4. Select the city.
5. Enter the house number.
6. Enter the street.
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints
that leads you to your nal
destination.
Creating a Route
1. Select Route Planner >
Create Route > Select First
Point.
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 complete.
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.
4. Enter the new name.
5. Select Done.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
EN
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.
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
EN
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 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.
• 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.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
EN
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.
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
EN
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 14) or
compass (page 15) 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
14) or compass (page 15).
Stopping Navigation
Select Where To? > Stop
Navigation.
Map
represents your location on the
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 29. To customize the map
dashboard and data elds, see
page 26.
Browsing the Map
1. Select Map.
2. Select one or more options:
• 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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Navigation
EN
• 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 20 and eTrex
30.
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 also purchase and
install the mount in your vehicle.
1. Select Prole Change >
Automotive.
2. Use the map to navigate to the
destination.
3. Follow the turns in the text bar
along the top of the map.
Compass
The eTrex 30 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
NOTICE
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.

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Navigation
EN 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 14).
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.
➋
➊
➍
➌
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.

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Navigation
EN
The scale ➍ refers to the distance
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 32).
1. Begin navigation to a destination
(page 14).
2. Select Compass.
3. Use the course pointer to
navigate to the destination
(page 16).
Elevation Plot
Elevation plotting is available on the
eTrex 30.
By default, the elevation plot
displays the elevation for an
elapsed time. To customize the
elevation plot, see page 32.
Select Elevation Plot.
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
EN
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 26.
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.