Garmin eTrex 30x Instruction manual
eTrex®
20x/30x
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Quick Start Manual
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Informa-
tion guide in the product box for product warn-
ings 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.
1Install the batteries (page 4)
2Turn on the device (page 5)
3Register the device (page 5)
4Acquire satellites (page 5)
5Calibrate the compass (page 6)
6Mark a waypoint (page 7)
7Create a route (page 8)
8Record a track (page 9)
9Navigate to a destination (page 10)
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Device Overview
1 2
3
4 5
1Zoom Keys
2Back Key
3Thumb StickTM
4Menu Key
5Power and backlight key
7
8
6
9
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6Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
7Battery cover
8Battery cover locking ring
9Mounting spine
Battery Information
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
bat；teries can rupture at high temperatures.
NOTICE
Alkaline batteries lose a signicant amount of
their capacity as the temperature decreases.
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 bat-
teries. 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 battery pack, observing polarity.
3 Replace the battery cover, and turn the
D-ring clockwise.
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4 Hold (page 3)
5Select Setup > System > Battery Type
6 Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable
NiMH
Turning the Device On or Off
Hold (page 3)
Registering Your Device
• Go to http://my.garmin.com
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photo-
copy, 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 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
Garmin.com/aboutGPS
Adjusting the Backlight
NOTE: The backlight brightness may be limited
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when the battery is low.
Extensive use of screen backlighting can
signicantly reduce battery life.
1 While the device is on, press
2Move the Thumb Stick left and right to
adjust the brightness level.
Calibrating the Compass
NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To
improve heading accuracy, do not stand near
objects that inuence magnetic elds, such as
cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.
The eTrex 30x has a 3-axis, electronic
Compass.
You should calibrate the compass after moving
long distances, experiencing temperature
changes, or changing the batteries.
1Select Compass
2Select menu
3Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting a Prole
Proles are a collection of settings that optimize
your device based on how you are using it.
For example, your settings and views can be
different when you are using the device for
geocaching and for navigating on water.
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1Select Prole Change.
2 Select a prole.
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store
in the device.
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a
waypoint.
1Select MARK Waypoint
2Select an option:
• To save the waypoint without changes,
select Done.
• To make changes to the waypoint, select
an attribute, make changes to the at-
tribute, and select Done.
Finding a Waypoint
1Select Where To? > Waypoints
2Select a waypoint
3Select Go
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.
1Select Average Location
2Select a waypoint.
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3Move to the waypoint location.
4Select Start.
5 When the condence 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 nd a
destination to navigate to. Not all Where To?
categories are available in all areas and maps.
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.
1Select Where To?
2Select All POIs
3 Enter the name or part of the name.
4Select Done
Creating a Route
A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads
you to your nal destination.
1Select Route Planner > Create Route >
Select First Point.
2Select a category.
3 Select the rst point in the route.
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4Select Use.
5 Repeat steps 2–4 until the route is com-
plete.
6Select back to save the route.
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
1Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log
2 Select Record, Do Not Show or Record,
If you select Record,Show On Map, a line
on the map indicates your track.
3Select Record Method.
4Select an option:
5Select Recording Interval
6Complete 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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Navigating to a Destination
You can navigate to a destination using the
map or compass.
1 Select Where To?
2Select a category.
3Select a destination.
4Select Go.
The map page opens with your route
marked with a magenta line.
5Navigate using the map (page 9) or com-
pass (page 10)
Using the Map
1Select Map
The position icon represents your loca-
tion on the map. As you travel, the position
icon moves.
2Complete one or more actions:
• Use the Thumb Stick to move the map to
different areas.
• Select and to zoom in and out of
the map.
TIP: To customize the map view, select menu >
Setup Map, and adjust the settings.
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer
The eTrex 30x has a 3-axis, electronic
compass.
When navigating to a destination, the bearing
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