Garmin ETREX 22X, User Manual

Cleaning the Device

NOTICE

Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion 

of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. 

Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.

1

Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild 

detergent solution.

2

Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.

Data Management

You can store files on your device. The device has a memory 

card slot for additional data storage.

NOTE: 

The device is compatible with Windows 7 and newer, 

and Mac OS 10.4 and newer.

Installing a Memory Card

 WARNING

Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.

You can install a microSD

®

 memory card in the handheld device 

for additional storage or pre-loaded maps.

1

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the 

cover.

2

Remove the battery.

3

Slide the card holder to the left and lift up.

4

Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down.

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 

may not provide enough power to operate the device.

1

Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.

2

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.

3

Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB 

port.
On Windows computers, the device appears as a removable 

drive or a portable device, and the memory card may appear 

as a second removable drive. On Mac computers, the device 

and memory card appear as mounted volumes.

Transferring Files to Your Device

1

Connect the device to your computer.
On Windows computers, the device appears as a removable 

drive or a portable device, and the memory card may appear 

as a second removable drive. On Mac computers, the device 

and memory 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.

2

On your computer, open the file browser.

3

Select a file.

4

Select 

Edit

 > 

Copy

.

5

Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device or 

memory card.

6

Browse to a folder.

7

Select 

Edit

 > 

Paste

.

The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on 

the memory card.

Deleting Files

NOTICE

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your 

device memory contains important system files that should not 

be deleted.

1

Open the 

Garmin

 drive or volume.

2

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

3

Select a file.

4

Press the 

Delete

 key on your keyboard.

NOTE: 

If you are using an Apple

®

 computer, you must empty 

the Trash folder to completely remove the files.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable 

drive or volume, you must safely 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 your computer.

Specifications

Operating temperature range

From -20° to 70°C (from -4° to 158°F)

Wireless frequency/protocol

2.4 GHz @ -1.13 dBm nominal

Appendix

Optional Accessories

Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness 

accessories, and replacement parts, are available at 

http://buy.garmin.com

 or from your Garmin dealer.

Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors

Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or 

install the sensor.
Pairing is the connecting of ANT+ wireless sensors, for example, 

connecting a heart rate monitor with your device.

1

Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.

NOTE: 

Stay 10 m (30 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors 

while pairing.

2

From the app drawer, select 

Setup

 > 

ANT Sensor

.

3

Select your sensor.

4

Select 

Search For New

.

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