Garmin eTrex 20 Owner's Manual - Page 17

Compass, Navigating a Driving Route, Calibrating the Compass - accessories

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• 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 Profile 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. Navigation 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 profile, 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 influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. eTrex Owner's Manual 17

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eTrex Owner’s Manual
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Navigation
•
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
Profile 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 profile, 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
influence magnetic fields, such as cars,
buildings, or overhead power lines.