Garmin ETREX 22X, User Manual

Navigating with the Map

NOTICE

The maps included on your device can create pedestrian or 

cycling routes using roads and trails, but not routes for 

automobile navigation.

1

Begin navigating to a destination.

2

Select 

Map

.

 represents your location on the map. Your route is marked 

with a colored line.

3

Complete one or more actions:
• Use the Thumb Stick controller to move the cursor on the 

map to view different areas.

• To zoom in and out of the map, select   and  .

Changing the Map Orientation

1

From the map, select 

menu

.

2

Select 

Setup Map

 > 

Orientation

.

3

Select an option:
• Select 

North Up

 to show north at the top of the page.

• Select 

Track Up

 to show your current direction of travel at 

the top of the page.

• Select 

Automotive Mode

 to show an automotive 

perspective with the direction of travel at the top.

Measuring Distance on the Map

You can measure the distance between two locations.

1

From the map, select a location.

2

Select 

menu

 > 

Measure Distance

.

3

Move the pin to another location on the map.

Map Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

Map

.

Orientation

: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page. North 

Up shows north at the top of the page. Track Up shows a top-

down view with your current direction of travel toward the top 

of the page. Automotive Mode shows an 3D automotive view 

with the direction of travel at the top.

Data Fields

: Customizes the data fields and dashboards of the 

map, compass, elevation plot, and trip computer.

Advanced Map Setup

: Enables you to open advanced map 

settings (

Map Settings

, page 4

).

Map Information

: Enables or disables the maps currently 

loaded on the device.

Advanced Map Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

Map

 > 

Advanced Map Setup

.

Auto Zoom

: Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level 

for optimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must 

zoom in or out manually.

Zoom Levels

: Adjusts the zoom level at which map items will 

appear. The map items will not appear when the map zoom 

level is higher than the selected level.

Text Size

: Selects the text size for map items.

Detail

: Selects the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing 

more detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly.

Shaded Relief

: Shows detail relief on the map (if available) or 

turns off shading.

Compass

When navigating,   points to your destination, regardless of the 

direction you are moving. When   points toward the top of the 

electronic compass, you are traveling directly toward your 

destination. If   points any other direction, turn until it points 

toward the top of the compass.

Calibrating the Compass

The device has a 3-axis electronic compass (eTrex 32x devices 

only). You should calibrate the compass after moving long 

distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the 

batteries.

1

Go outside, away from objects that influence magnetic fields, 

such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.

2

From the compass, select 

menu

.

3

Select 

Calibrate Compass

 > 

Start

.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Navigating with the Compass

When navigating to a destination,   points to your destination, 

regardless of the direction you are moving.

1

Begin navigating to a destination (

Navigating to a 

Destination

, page 3

).

2

Select 

Compass

.

3

Turn until   points toward the top of the compass, and 

continue moving in that direction to the destination.

Course Pointer

The course pointer is most useful when you are navigating on 

water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It can 

also help you avoid hazards near the course, such as shoals or 

submerged rocks.
To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select 

menu

 > 

Setup Heading

 > 

Go To Line/Pointer

 > 

Course (CDI)

.

The course pointer   indicates your relationship to the course 

line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator 

(CDI)   provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the 

course. The scale   refers to the distance between dots   on 

the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course 

you are.

Elevation Plot

NOTE: 

The elevation plot is available only with eTrex 32x 

devices.
By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation over the 

distance traveled. You can customize elevation plot settings 

(

Elevation Plot Settings

, page 4

). You can select any point on 

the plot to view details about that point.

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.

Elevation Plot Settings

From the elevation plot, select 

menu

.

Change Plot Type

: Sets the type of data shown on the 

elevation plot. .

Adjust Zoom Ranges

: Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the 

altimeter page.

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