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Change Data Fields

: Allows you to customize the altimeter data 

fields.

Reset

: Resets the altimeter data, including waypoint, track, and 

trip data.

Calibrate Altimeter

: See (

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

page 4

).

Restore Defaults

: Restores the altimeter to factory default 

settings.

Trip Computer

The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, 

trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You can customize 

the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields.

Trip Computer Settings

From the trip computer, select 

menu

.

Reset

: Resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate 

information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.

Big Numbers

: Changes the size of the numbers shown on the 

trip computer page.

Change Data Fields

: Customizes the trip computer data fields.

Change Dashboard

: Changes the theme and information 

displayed on the dashboard.

NOTE: 

Your customized settings are remembered by the 

dashboard. Your settings are not lost when you change 

profiles (

Profiles

, page 8

).

Restore Defaults

: Restores the trip computer to factory default 

settings.

Restoring Default Page Settings

1

Open a page for which you will restore the settings.

2

Select 

menu

 > 

Restore Defaults

.

Main Menu Features and Settings

Geocaches

Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hide 

or search for hidden caches using clues and GPS coordinates.

Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer

You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a 

computer (

Transferring Files to Your Device

, page 10

). You 

can place the geocache files into a GPX file and import them 

into the GPX folder on the device. With a premium membership 

to geocaching.com, you can use the "pocket query" feature to 

load a large group of geocaches onto your device as a single 

GPX file.

1

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

2

Go to 

www.geocaching.com

.

3

If necessary, create an account.

4

Sign in.

5

Follow the instructions at geocaching.com to find and 

download geocaches to your device.

Navigating to a Geocache

1

Select 

Geocaches

.

2

Select a geocache.

3

Select 

Go

.

Logging the Attempt

After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your 

results. You can verify some geocaches at 

www.geocaching.com

.

1

Select 

Geocaches

 > 

Log Attempt

.

2

Select 

Found

Did not Find

Needs Repair

, or 

Unattempted

.

3

Select an option:
• To stop logging, select 

Done

.

• To begin navigation to the geocache nearest you, select 

Find Next Closest

.

• To enter a comment about looking for the cache or about 

the cache itself, select 

Add Comment

, enter a comment, 

and select 

Done

.

If you are signed in to 

www.geocaching.com

, the log uploads to 

your 

www.geocaching.com

 account automatically.

chirp

A chirp is a small Garmin

®

 accessory that is programmed and 

left in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in a 

geocache. For more information about the chirp, see the 

chirp 

Owner's Manual

 at 

www.garmin.com

.

Enabling chirp Searching

1

Select 

Setup

 > 

Geocaches

.

2

Select 

chirp™ Searching

 > 

On

.

Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly

Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 feet 

(3 m) of a compatible device.
Your device can send and receive data when paired with 

another compatible device or smartphone using ANT+

®

 wireless 

technology. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and 

tracks.

NOTE: 

This feature is not available for all device models.

1

Select 

Share Wirelessly

.

2

Select an option:
• Select 

Send

, and select a type of data.

• Select 

Receive

 to receive data from another device. The 

other compatible device must be attempting to send data.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Setting a Proximity Alarm

Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range 

of a particular location.

1

Select 

Proximity Alarms

 > 

Create Alarm

.

2

Select a category.

3

Select a location.

4

Select 

Use

.

5

Enter a radius.

When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device 

sounds a tone.

Calculating the Size of an Area

1

Select 

Area Calculation

 > 

Start

.

2

Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate.

3

Select 

Calculate

 when finished.

Satellite Page

The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, 

satellite locations, and signal strength.

GPS Satellite Settings

Select 

Satellite

 > 

menu

.

NOTE: 

Some settings are only available when Use Demo Mode 

is enabled.

Use Demo Mode

: Allows you to turn the GPS off.

Use Satellite System

: Allows you to turn the GPS on.

Main Menu Features and Settings

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Summary of Contents for ETREX 22X

Page 1: ...ETREX 22X 32X Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...he Active Route 2 Editing the Name of a Route 2 Editing a Route 2 Deleting a Route 2 Reversing a Route 2 Stopping Navigation 2 Tracks 2 Recording Track Logs 2 Viewing the Current Track 3 Saving the Current Track 3 Navigating a Saved Track 3 Clearing the Current Track 3 Deleting a Track 3 Tracks Settings 3 Purchasing Additional Maps 3 Finding an Address 3 Navigation 3 Navigating to a Destination 3 ...

Page 3: ...ngs 8 GPS and Other Satellite Systems 8 Display Settings 8 Setting the Device Tones 8 Changing the Units of Measure 8 Time Settings 8 Position Format Settings 9 Routing Settings 9 Altimeter Settings 9 Marine Settings 9 Setting Up Marine Alarms 9 Resetting Data 9 Device Information 9 Product Updates 9 Setting Up Garmin Express 9 Registering Your Device 9 Viewing E label Regulatory and Compliance In...

Page 4: ...ne Battery Information WARNING The temperature rating for the device 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 the temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions Installing AA Batteries The handheld device operates on t...

Page 5: ...0 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals 1 Go outdoors to an open area 2 If necessary turn on the device 3 Wait while the device searches for satellites flashes while the device determines your location shows the satellite signal strength Turning On the Backlight Select any key to turn on the backlight The backlight turns on automatically when alerts and messages are displayed Opening the Main...

Page 6: ...ter the name or part of the name 3 Select Go Editing a Waypoint 1 Select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select an item to edit such as the name 4 Enter the new information and select Go Deleting a Waypoint 1 Select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select menu Delete Waypoint Averaging You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy When averaging the device takes several reading...

Page 7: ...iew To change the order of the points on the route select Move Up or Move Down To insert 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 Deleting a Route 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select Delete Route Reversing a Route You can switch the s...

Page 8: ...current track select Elevation Plot Saving the Current Track 1 Select Track Manager Current Track 2 Select an option Select Save Track to save the entire track Select Save Portion and select a portion Navigating a Saved Track 1 Select Where To Tracks 2 Select a saved track 3 Select Go Clearing the Current Track Select Track Manager Current Track Clear Current Track Deleting a Track 1 Select Track ...

Page 9: ... point the device at an object in the distance lock in the direction and navigate to the object NOTE Sight N Go is available only with eTrex 32x devices 1 Select Sight N Go 2 Point the device at an object 3 Select Lock Direction Set Course 4 Navigate using the compass Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings Select Setup Heading Display Sets the type of directional heading shown on ...

Page 10: ...ck 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 ...

Page 11: ...m 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 NO...

Page 12: ...lts Restores the trip computer to factory default settings Restoring Default Page Settings 1 Open a page for which you will restore the settings 2 Select menu Restore Defaults Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hide or search for hidden caches using clues and GPS coordinates Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer You can load geocac...

Page 13: ...NT wireless technology You can share waypoints geocaches routes and tracks NOTE This feature is not available for all device models 1 Select Share Wirelessly 2 Select an option Select Send and select a type of data Select Receive to receive data from another device The other compatible device must be attempting to send data 3 Follow the on screen instructions Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity al...

Page 14: ...y card appear as mounted volumes NOTE Some computers with multiple network drives may not display device drives properly See your operating system documentation to learn how to map the drive 3 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume 4 Select an option Select an item from a connected device and drag it to My Collection or to a list From BaseCamp select Device Receive from Device and select t...

Page 15: ...battery life You can adjust the backlight brightness to maximize the battery life NOTE The backlight brightness may be limited when the battery is low 1 Select 2 Use the slider to adjust the backlight level The device may feel warm when the backlight setting is high Customizing the Main Menu You can move add and delete items in the main menu 1 From the main menu select menu Change Item Order 2 Sel...

Page 16: ...e average lap time for the current activity Barometer The calibrated current pressure Battery Level The remaining battery power Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination You must be navigating for this data to appear Cadence The number of revolutions of the crank arm or number of strides per minute Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear...

Page 17: ...cation selected The current position using the selected position format setting Location of Destination The position of your final destination You must be navigating for this data to appear Odometer A running tally of distance traveled for all trips This total does not clear when resetting the trip data Off Course The distance to the left or right by which you have strayed from the original path o...

Page 18: ...r Vertical Dist to Dest The elevation distance between your current position and the final destination You must be navigating for this data to appear Vertical Speed The rate of ascent or descent over time Vertical Speed To Dest The rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude You must be navigating for this data to appear Waypoint At Dest The last point on the route to the destination You...

Page 19: ...tion than using GPS only However using multiple systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only Your device can use these Global Navigation Satellite Systems GNSS GPS A satellite constellation built by the United States GLONASS A satellite constellation built by Russia Display Settings Select Setup Display Backlight Timeout Adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off...

Page 20: ...timeter Settings NOTE The altimeter is available only with eTrex 32x devices Select Setup Altimeter Auto Calibration Automatically calibrates the altimeter each time the device is turned on Barometer Mode Variable Elevation allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you are moving Fixed Elevation assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation so the barometric pressure shoul...

Page 21: ... registration today Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place 1 Go to garmin com express 2 Sign in to your Garmin account Viewing E label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically The e label may provide regulatory information such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings as well as applicabl...

Page 22: ...5 Close the card holder 6 Slide the card holder to the right to lock it 7 Replace the battery and cover Connecting the Device to Your Computer NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the USB port the weather cap and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer Before you can operate your device while connected to your computer you must install batteries The computer USB port...

Page 23: ... disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a portable device it is not necessary to safely disconnect the device 1 Complete an action For Windows computers select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select your device For Apple computers select the device and select File Eject 2 Disconnect the cable from ...

Page 24: ...urs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly When paired your Garmin device receives data from only your accessory and you can go near other accessories Troubleshooting Restarting the Device If the device stops responding you may need to restart it This does not erase any of your data or settings 1 Re...

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