Garmin 010-02940-01 eTrex Touch Handheld GPS Touchscreen User Manual

eTrex

Touch

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction......................................1

Getting Started........................................ 1

Pairing Your Phone..............................1

Charging the eTrex Touch Device.......... 2

Saving Energy While Charging the

Device................................................... 2

Device Overview...................................... 3

Customizing the Home Page and

Glances................................................ 4

Customizing the Data Fields...............4

Notification Center and Controls........5

Status LED........................................... 6

Starting an Activity.................................. 6

Acquiring Satellite Signals.................. 6

Customizing the Activities List........... 7

Customizing the Current Activity........7

Navigating Using TracBack®............. 7

Stopping the Current Activity.............. 7

Apps.................................................8

Setting an Alarm....................................10

Altimeter................................................ 10

Altimeter Settings..............................10

Calibrating the Altimeter............... 10

Barometer.............................................. 10

Barometer Settings........................... 10

Applied Ballistics®................................ 11

Applied Ballistics Quantum App....... 11

Applied Ballistics Options................. 11

Quickly Editing Shooting

Conditions...................................... 11

Range Card.................................... 12

Customizing the Range Card

Fields.......................................... 12

Target Card.................................... 12

Adding a Target......................... 12

Editing the Target...................... 12

Changing the Target.................. 12

Deleting a Target....................... 12

Environment................................... 12

Editing the Environment............ 12

Enabling Auto Update................ 12

Profile............................................. 13

Adding a Profile......................... 13

Selecting a Different Profile...... 14

Applied Ballistics Glossary of

Terms................................................. 14

Applied Ballistics App Settings........ 17

Calculating the Size of an Area............ 18

Viewing Photos..................................... 18

Sorting Photos................................... 18

Viewing the Location of a Photo...... 18

Viewing Photo Information............... 18

Deleting a Photo................................ 19

Viewing a Slideshow......................... 19

Garmin Share......................................... 19

Sharing Data with Garmin Share...... 19

Receiving Data with Garmin Share... 20

Garmin Share Settings...................... 20

Geocaches............................................. 20

Registering Your Device at

Geocaching.com............................... 20

Downloading Geocaches Using a

Computer........................................... 20

Searching for a Geocache................ 21

Filtering the Geocache List............... 21

Saving a Custom Geocache

Filter................................................21

Editing a Custom Geocache

Filter................................................22

Viewing Geocache Details................ 22

Navigating to a Geocache................ 22

Logging the Attempt......................... 22

Removing Live Geocache Data from

the Device.......................................... 22

Removing Your Device Registration

From Geocaching.com..................... 23

Geocaching Settings......................... 23

Marking and Starting Navigation to a

Man Overboard Location...................... 23

Setting a Proximity Alarm..................... 23

Changing the Proximity Alarms Units

of Measure.........................................23

Deleting a Proximity Alarm............... 23

Setting the Proximity Alarm Tones.. 24

Disabling All Proximity Alarms......... 24

Satellite Page........................................ 24

Satellite Settings............................... 24

Saved Data.............................................24

Using the Saved App......................... 25

Using the Stopwatch............................. 25

Viewing a Weather Forecast................ 25

Viewing the Weather Map................. 25

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Adding a Weather Location.............. 26

Switching the Weather Location...26

Deleting a Weather Location.........26

Searching for Apps............................... 26

Navigation...................................... 27

Navigating to a Destination.................. 27

Searching for a Destination.............. 27

Routing Settings................................ 28

Stopping Navigation..........................28

Compass................................................28

Navigating with the Compass.......... 28

Navigating with Sight 'N Go.............. 28

Projecting a Waypoint from Your

Current Location................................ 28

Using the Course Pointer.................. 29

Compass Settings............................. 30

Calibrating the Compass.............. 30

Setting the North Reference......... 30

Map........................................................ 31

Managing Maps.................................31

Downloading Maps........................31

Downloading TopoActive Maps... 32

Deleting a Map............................... 32

Navigating with the Map................... 32

Measuring Distance on the Map...... 32

Map Settings......................................33

Changing the Map Orientation......33

Showing and Hiding Map Data......... 33

Optional Maps................................... 33

Purchasing Additional Maps.........34

Waypoints.............................................. 34

Saving Your Current Location as a

Waypoint............................................ 34

Saving a Location on the Map as a

Waypoint............................................ 34

Navigating to a Waypoint..................34

Finding a Saved Waypoint................ 35

Editing a Waypoint............................ 35

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint

Location............................................. 35

Moving a Waypoint on the Map........35

Repositioning a Waypoint to Your

Current Location................................ 36

Deleting a Waypoint.......................... 36

Projecting a Waypoint from a Saved

Waypoint............................................ 36

Finding a Location Near a

Waypoint............................................ 36

Courses.................................................. 36

Creating a Course..............................37

Navigating a Saved Course...............37

Editing a Course................................ 38

Editing the Name of a Course.......... 38

Changing the Color of a Course on the

Map.................................................... 38

Viewing a Saved Course on the

Map.................................................... 38

Viewing the Elevation Plot of a

Course................................................ 39

Deleting a Course.............................. 39

Connected Features....................... 39

Garmin Explore...................................... 39

Connected Feature Requirements....... 40

Phone Notifications.............................. 40

Viewing Phone Notifications............ 40

Disabling Smart Notifications.......... 40

Managing Notifications.................... 40

Connect IQ Features............................. 40

Downloading Connect IQ Features.. 41

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Using Your Computer........................ 41

Settings Menu................................ 41

Sounds Settings.................................... 41

Display and Brightness Settings.......... 42

Connectivity Settings............................ 42

Wireless Sensors............................... 42

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors..... 43

Bluetooth Settings............................. 43

Wi‑Fi Settings..................................... 43

Connecting to a Wireless

Network.......................................... 43

Activity Settings.................................... 44

Marking Laps by Distance................ 44

Data Recording Settings....................... 44

Auto Save Settings............................ 45

System Settings.................................... 45

Satellite Settings............................... 45

Setting Your Device Passcode......... 46

Changing Your Device

Passcode....................................... 46

Turning On Expedition Mode............ 46

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Position Format Settings.................. 47

Changing the Units of Measure........ 47

Time Settings.................................... 47

Resetting Data and Settings............. 47

Restoring Default Page Settings.. 47

Marine Settings..................................... 48

Setting Up Marine Alarms................. 48

Searching for Settings.......................... 48

Device Information......................... 48

Product Updates................................... 48

Setting Up Garmin Express............... 48

Getting More Information..................... 48

Device Care............................................49

Cleaning the Device...........................49

Cleaning the USB Port....................... 49

Cleaning the Touchscreen................ 49

Data Management................................ 49

File Types........................................... 49

Connecting the Device to Your

Computer........................................... 50

Transferring Files to Your Device

Using a Computer..............................50

Deleting Files..................................... 50

Specifications........................................51

Viewing E-label Regulatory and

Compliance Information....................... 51

Appendix........................................ 52

Data Fields............................................. 52

Optional Accessories............................ 54

tempe................................................. 54

Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors.... 55

Troubleshooting.................................... 55

Maximizing Battery Life.................... 55

Long-Term Storage........................... 55

Restarting the Device........................ 55

About Heart Rate Zones....................... 55

Fitness Goals..................................... 55

Heart Rate Zone Calculations...........56

Table of Contents iii

Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other

important information.

Getting Started

1 Charge the device (Charging the eTrex Touch Device, page2).

2 Turn on the device and select your language and current activity (Device Overview, page3).

3 Pair your device with the Garmin Explore

™

app on your phone (Pairing Your Phone, page1).

The app allows you to receive notifications, view weather forecasts, search for live geocache data, and more.

4 If necessary, create a passcode to secure your device (Setting Your Device Passcode, page46).

5 Check for updates (Product Updates, page48).

For the best experience, you should keep the software on your device up to date. Software updates provide

changes and improvements to privacy, security, and features.

6 Go outdoors to an open area and wait while the device locates satellites.

7 Start an activity (Starting an Activity, page6).

Pairing Your Phone

To use the connected features of your eTrex Touch navigator, you should pair it with the Garmin Explore app.

1 During the initial setup on your navigator, scan the QR code with the camera on your phone to download and

install the Garmin Explore app.

NOTE: If you previously skipped the pairing process, you can select > Settings > Connectivity > Pair

Phone.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to complete the pairing and setup process.

After the navigator and phone are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned on and within range.

Introduction 1

Charging the eTrex Touch Device

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or

connecting to a computer.

NOTE: The device does not charge when it is outside the approved temperature range (Specifications,

page51).

1 Lift the weather cap .

2 Plug the power cable into the charging port on the device.

3 Plug the other end of the power cable into a USB-C

computer port or AC adapter (5 V minimum output

voltage).

The charging indicator appears in the status bar.

Saving Energy While Charging the Device

1 Connect your device to an external power source.

2 Hold the power button until the screen turns off.

The device goes into a low power, battery charging mode, and the battery gauge appears.

NOTE: If the charging source is not providing sufficient power, you can turn the device off while charging by

holding the power button until appears.

3 Charge the device completely.

2 Introduction

Device Overview

: Press to enter sleep mode or wake the device.

Hold to view the notification center and controls, and turn the device on and off (Notification Center and

Controls, page5).

Status bar: Swipe down from the top of the page to view the notification center and controls.

Home Page: Displays an overview of your current activity, and includes dynamic areas such as a map and

data fields based on your current activity type. Select each dynamic area to view additional information.

Swipe left on the home page to view additional tools, glances, and data fields. You can customize the home

page and glances, as well as add and remove pages (Customizing the Home Page and Glances, page4).

NOTE: Some glances require a Bluetooth

connection to a compatible phone (Pairing Your Phone, page1).

Swipe right to return to the previous page.

: Select to open the apps list (Apps, page8).

: Select to start, stop, save or discard, and view information about the current activity (Starting an Activity,

page6).

USB Port: Lift the weather cap to charge the device or connect it to a computer (Charging the eTrex Touch

Device, page2).

: Select to search for a location (Searching for a Destination, page27), apps (Searching for Apps,

page26), or settings (Searching for Settings, page48).

Saved: Select to open the Saved menu and navigate to saved waypoints, courses, or activities (Saved Data,

page24).

Spine mount: Mount the device on an optional accessory.

NOTE: Go to buy.garmin.com to purchase spine mount 2 optional accessories.

Introduction 3

Customizing the Home Page and Glances

1 From the home page, tap and hold the screen.

2 Select Edit Home Screen.

3 Select an option:

• To change a glance, tap a glance and select another glance from the list.

TIP: From the home page, you can also tap and hold a glance, and select Edit Glance to change an

individual glance.

• To change a data field, tap a data field glance, select a data field category, and select the first and second

data fields.

TIP: From the home page, you can also tap and hold the screen, and select Lock Data Fields to prevent

accidental changes to data fields.

• To change the order of the pages, select or at the bottom of the screen.

• To make your favorite pages appear for all activity types, select Pin.

• To add a new page, select Add Page, and swipe left to view the available default layout options or create a

custom page.

• To duplicate a page, select > Duplicate Page.

• To remove a page, select > Remove Page.

• To reset all pages to the default, select > Reset All Pages.

Customizing the Data Fields

1 Open the data screen you want to update.

2 Tap a data field to select it.

3 Select a data field category.

4 Select the first and second data fields (if applicable).

4 Introduction

Notification Center and Controls

The notification center displays the current activity recording and notifications from your paired phone. Controls

provide quick access to frequently used functions.

Hold or swipe down from the top of the home page to open the notification center and controls.

Icon Name Description

Auto Brightness Select to automatically adjust the screen brightness based on the ambient light.

Bluetooth Select to disable Bluetooth technology and your connection to your paired phone.

Brightness Select the slider bar to adjust the screen brightness.

Garmin Share Select to open the Garmin Share app (Garmin Share, page19).

Lock Device

Select to lock the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent swipes.

You can press the power button to unlock the touchscreen.

Mark Waypoint Select to save your current location as a waypoint (Waypoints, page34).

Power Select to turn off the device.

Settings Select to open the settings menu (Settings Menu, page41).

Volume Select to mute all device sounds.

Wi-Fi Select to disable Wi‑Fi

communications.

Introduction 5

Status LED

The status LED indicates the device status.

LED Activity Status

Flashing green

The device is in expedition mode.

The screen is turned off to maximize battery life.

Flashing red The device is below 10-percent battery power.

Starting an Activity

You can use the Start Activity feature to select your activity options and hit the trail quickly. Your device

remembers your selections and saves them for the next time you start an activity.

1 From the home screen, select Start Activity.

2 Select your activity options:

• Select the activity name to change the activity type. Activity types include walking, hiking, hunting, and

more.

• Select Navigation to begin navigating to a destination (Navigating to a Destination, page27).

3 Go outdoors to an open area and wait while the device locates satellites.

4 Select Start.

The device begins recording your path as part of the activity.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically

based on the GPS position.

TIP: For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.

1 Go outdoors to an open area.

2 If necessary, turn on the device.

3 Wait while the device searches for satellites.

It may take 30-60 seconds to locate satellite signals. in the status bar shows the satellite signal

strength.

6 Introduction

Customizing the Activities List

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > Activities > Edit Activities.

3 Select an option:

• To add an activity, select Add Activity, and select one or more activities.

• To delete an activity, select .

• To change the location of an activity in the list, tap and hold an activity, and drag it to the new location.

Customizing the Current Activity

1 Select an option:

• Hold or swipe down from the top of the home page to open the notification center and controls. Select

Activity Recording.

• From the home page, select the activity recording at the bottom of the screen.

2 Select to open the options menu.

3 Select an option:

• To change the activity type, select Change Activity, and select an activity.

• To change the recording settings, select Data Recording (Data Recording Settings, page44).

• To change the activity settings, select the activity settings (Activity Settings, page44).

Navigating Using TracBack

While recording an activity, you can navigate back to the beginning of your activity. This can be helpful when

finding your way back to camp or the trail head.

1 Hold or swipe down from the top of the home page to open the notification center and controls.

2 Select Activity Recording.

3 Select > TracBack > Navigate.

4 Select your navigation options:

• To change the activity type, select the activity name. Activity types include walking, hiking, hunting, and

more.

• To adjust the course to follow map data and recalculate as needed, enable the Routing toggle switch.

• To set how the device routes from one point to the next, select Advanced Settings (Routing Settings,

page28).

5 Select Go > Resume.

The map displays your route with a magenta line, start point, and end point.

6 Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map, page32) or compass (Navigating with the Compass,

page28).

Stopping the Current Activity

1 Select an option:

• Hold or swipe down from the top of the home page to open the notification center and controls. Select

Activity Recording.

• From the home page, select the activity recording at the bottom of the screen.

2 Select an option:

• To pause the current activity recording, select .

• To resume the current activity recording, select Resume.

• To save the current activity recording, select > Save.

• To delete the current activity recording, select > Discard.

Introduction 7

Apps

Select to open the apps list. You can change the order of the apps by tapping and holding an app, and

dragging it to a new location.

TIP: You can search for an app by name (Searching for Apps, page26).

8 Apps

Name More Information

Alarm Clock

Sets an audible alarm. If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to

turn on at a specific time (Setting an Alarm, page10).

Altimeter Select to view the altimeter (Altimeter, page10).

Applied Ballistics Select to view aiming solutions for long-range rifle shooting (Applied Ballistics

, page11).

Area Calculation Select to calculate the size of an area (Calculating the Size of an Area, page18).

Barometer Select to view barometer information (Barometer, page10).

Calendar Select to view a calendar.

Compass Select to view the compass (Compass, page28).

Connect IQ Select to view a list of installed Connect IQ

™

apps (Connect IQ Features, page40).

Course Creator Select to create new courses (Creating a Course, page37).

Garmin Share Select to send or receive data with other Garmin

devices (Garmin Share, page19).

Geocaching Select to view a list of downloaded geocaches (Geocaches, page20).

Hunt & Fish

Select to view the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current

location.

Man Overboard

Select to save a man overboard (MOB) location and navigate back to it (Marking and

Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location, page23).

Map Select to view the map (Map, page31).

Map Manager

Select to view and manage downloaded maps. With an Outdoor Maps+ subscription, allows

you to download additional maps (Managing Maps, page31).

Mark Waypoint

Saves your current location as a waypoint (Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint,

page34).

Photos Select to view saved photos (Viewing Photos, page18).

Proximity Alarms

Select to set alerts to sound within range of particular locations (Setting a Proximity Alarm,

page23).

Satellite Select to view your current GNSS satellite information (Satellite Page, page24).

Saved

Select to view your saved waypoints, courses, activities, and collections (Saved Data,

page24).

Settings Select to open the settings menu (Settings Menu, page41).

Stopwatch Select to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps (Using the Stopwatch, page25).

Sun & Moon

Select to view sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times, along with the moon phase,

based on your GPS position.

Up Ahead

Select to view information about upcoming locations on your course. You can use the Up

Ahead app while navigating direct path courses to change the active point.

Weather

Select to view the current weather forecast and conditions (Viewing a Weather Forecast,

page25).

Apps 9

Setting an Alarm

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Alarm Clock.

3 Select and to set the time.

4 Select Turn Alarm On > OK.

The alarm sounds at the selected time. If the device is off at the alarm time, the device turns on and sounds

the alarm.

Altimeter

By default, the altimeter displays the elevation over the distance traveled. You can customize altimeter settings

(Altimeter Settings, page10). You can select any point on the plot to view details about that point.

Altimeter Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Altimeter. Select to open the options menu.

Reset: Resets the altimeter data, including waypoint and trip data (Resetting Data and Settings, page47).

Altimeter Setup > Altimeter: Disables the altimeter, so the device only uses GPS data for elevation

measurements.

Altimeter Setup > Auto Calibration: Automatically calibrates the altimeter when you start an activity.

Altimeter Setup > Plot Type: Records elevation changes over a period of time or distance.

Altimeter Setup > Calibrate Altimeter: Manually calibrates the altimeter (Calibrating the Altimeter, page10).

Adjust Zoom Ranges: Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the altimeter page.

Restore Defaults: Restores the altimeter to factory default settings.

Calibrating the Altimeter

1 Go to a location where the elevation, sea level pressure, or GPS altitude is known.

2 Select to open the apps list.

3 Select Altimeter.

4 Select to open the options menu.

5 Select Altimeter Setup > Calibrate Altimeter.

6 Select Method to select the measurement to use in calibration.

7 Enter the measurement.

8 Select Calibrate.

Barometer

The barometer displays the environmental pressure data based on elevation. You can customize the barometer

settings (Barometer Settings, page10). You can select any point on the plot to view details about that point.

Barometer Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Barometer. Select to open the options menu.

Reset: Resets the barometer data, including waypoint and trip data (Resetting Data and Settings, page47).

Barometer Setup > Barometer Mode: Sets the barometer mode. The Variable Elevation option allows the

barometer to measure changes in elevation while you are moving. The Fixed Elevation option assumes the

device is stationary at a fixed elevation. The barometric pressure should change only due to weather.

Barometer Setup > Plot Type: Shows barometric pressure over a period of time, or ambient pressure changes

over a period of time.

Adjust Zoom Ranges: Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the barometer page.

Restore Defaults: Restores the barometer settings to the factory default settings.

10 Apps

Applied Ballistics

WARNING

The Applied Ballistics feature is intended to provide accurate elevation and windage solutions based on gun and

bullet profiles and measurements of current conditions only. Depending on your environment, conditions may

change rapidly. Changes in environmental conditions, like wind gusts or downrange winds, may have an effect

on the accuracy of your shot. Elevation and windage solutions are suggestions only based upon your input into

the feature. Take readings often and carefully, and allow the readings to stabilize after significant changes in

environmental conditions. Always allow a margin of safety for changing conditions and reading errors.

Always understand your target and what lies beyond your target before taking a shot. Failure to account for your

shooting environment could cause property damage, injury, or death.

The Applied Ballistics feature offers customized aiming solutions for long-range shooting based on your

rifle characteristics, bullet characteristics, and various environmental conditions. You can enter parameters

including wind, temperature, humidity, range, and firing direction.

This feature provides the information you need to fire long-range projectiles, including elevation

holdover, windage, and time of flight. It also includes custom drag models for your bullet type. Go to

appliedballisticsllc.com for more details about this feature. See the Applied Ballistics Glossary of Terms,

page14 for descriptions of the terms and data fields.

NOTE: You may need to upgrade the ballistic solver in the Applied Ballistics Quantum

™

app to unlock all Applied

Ballistics features (Applied Ballistics Quantum App, page11).

Applied Ballistics Quantum App

The Applied Ballistics Quantum app allows you to manage ballistic profiles on your eTrex Touch device, or

upgrade your ballistic solver, if necessary. You can download the Applied Ballistics Quantum app from the app

store on your phone.

Applied Ballistics Options

Select to open the apps list. Select Applied Ballistics. Select to open the options menu.

Range Card: Displays data for various ranges based on user input parameters. You can change fields, edit the

range increment, and set the base range (Customizing the Range Card Fields, page12).

Target Card: Sets the long-range shooting conditions for your current target, including range, elevation, and

windage (Editing the Target, page12). You can change the selected target and customize conditions for up

to 26 targets (Changing the Target, page12).

Environment: Sets the atmospheric conditions for your current environment. You can enter custom values, use

the pressure and latitude values from the internal sensor in the device, or values from a connected wireless

sensor (Environment, page12).

Profile: Sets the bullet, gun, and scope properties for your current profile (Editing a Profile, page13). You can

change the selected profile (Selecting a Different Profile, page14) and add additional profiles (Adding a

Profile, page13).

Settings: Sets the units of measure, decimal place precision, target labels, and fire control options for windage

and elevation.

Quickly Editing Shooting Conditions

You can edit the range, direction of fire, and wind information.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, tap a field to select it and edit its value.

2 Set the Range value to the target distance.

3 Set the Direction of Fire value to your actual direction of fire (either manually or by using the compass).

4 Set the Wind 1 value to the low wind speed.

5 Set the Wind 2 value to the high wind speed.

6 Set the Wind Direction value to the direction the wind is coming from.

Apps 11

Range Card

Customizing the Range Card Fields

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Range Card.

3 Tap a field to select it.

4 Select an option:

• To edit the range increment, select RNG > Range Increment, and enter a value.

• To set the base range, RNG > Base Range, and enter a value.

• To customize other fields, select a field from the list.

Target Card

Adding a Target

You can add up to 26 targets.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Target Card > Add Target.

The new target appears at the bottom of the list.

Editing the Target

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Target Card.

3 Select a target.

4 Select an option to edit.

Changing the Target

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Target Card.

3 Select a target.

4 Select Set as current.

Deleting a Target

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Target Card.

3 Select an option:

• To delete a single target, select a target, and select Delete.

•

To delete all targets, select , and select Delete All.

Environment

Editing the Environment

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Environment.

3 Select an option to edit.

Enabling Auto Update

You can use the auto update feature to update the latitude and pressure values automatically. When connected

to a wireless sensor, such as a temperature sensor or weather meter, the other environment fields also update

(Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page43). The values update every minute.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Environment > Auto Update > On.

12 Apps

Profile

Adding a Profile

You can add a .pro file that contains profile information by creating it using the Applied Ballistics Quantum app

and transferring the file to the AB folder on the device (Transferring Files to Your Device Using a Computer,

page50). You can also create a profile using your Garmin device.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Profile.

3 Select an option:

• To create a brand new profile, select + Profile

• To create a new profile based on an existing profile, select the profile, select Copy, and enter a name.

Editing a Profile

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Profile.

3 Select a profile.

4 If necessary, select Rename, and enter a name.

5 Select Properties.

6 Select an option:

NOTE: Some options only appear when you enable the Advanced Settings option.

• To enter the bullet properties, select Bullet Data, and select an option.

TIP: You can select Bullet Library to automatically enter bullet properties from the Applied Ballistics

bullet database. If you manually enter the bullet properties, you can find the information on the bullet

manufacturer's website.

• To enter the gun properties, select Gun Data, and select an option.

• To enter the scope properties, select Scope, and select an option.

• To calibrate the muzzle velocity to provide a more accurate solution in the supersonic range for your

firearm, select Calibrate Muzzle Velocity, select an option, and select Use.

• To calibrate the custom drag factor, select Calibrate Custom Drag Factor, select an option, and select

Use.

• To edit the muzzle velocity temperature table, select MV Temp Table, select , select Edit, and select a

value to edit.

NOTE: If necessary, you can select Clear MV-Temp to reset the muzzle velocity temperature table back to

the default values.

• To calibrate the drop scale factor to provide a more accurate solution at or beyond the transonic range for

your firearm, select Drop Scale Factor > Calibrate DSF, select an option, and select Use.

NOTE: Garmin recommends you calibrate the muzzle velocity prior to the drop scale factor. After you

calibrate the drop scale factor, you can select View DSF Table to view the drop scale factor table. If

necessary, you can select Clear DSF Table to reset the drop scale factor table to the default values.

Deleting a Profile

NOTE: You cannot delete your current profile.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Profile.

3 Select a profile.

4 Select Delete.

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Selecting a Different Profile

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, select .

2 Select Profile.

3 Select a profile.

4 Select Set as current.

Applied Ballistics Glossary of Terms

Quick Edit Fields

Direction of Fire: The direction of fire, with north at 0 degrees and east at 90 degrees. Input field.

Elevation: The vertical portion of the aiming solution, displayed in inches, milliradians (mrad/mil), or minute of

angle (MOA).

Range: The distance to the target, displayed in yards or meters. Input field.

Wind 1: The wind speed used in the shooting solution, displayed in miles per hour (mph), kilometers per hour

(km/h), or meters per second (m/s). Input field.

Wind 2: An optional, additional wind speed used in the shooting solution, displayed in miles per hour (mph),

kilometers per hour (km/h), or meters per second (m/s). Input field.

TIP: You can use two wind speeds to calculate a windage solution that contains a high and low value. The

actual windage to apply for the shot should fall in this range. Using both wind speed 1 and wind speed 2 is

not an effective way to account for different wind speeds at different distances between you and the target.

Windage 1: The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 1 and wind direction,

displayed in inches, milliradians (mrad/mil), or minute of angle (MOA).

Windage 2: The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 2 and wind direction,

displayed in inches, milliradians (mrad/mil), or minute of angle (MOA).

Wind Direction: The direction from which the wind is coming. For example, a 9:00 wind blows from your left to

your right. Input field.

Range Card Fields

Bullet Drop: The total drop the bullet experiences along its flight path, displayed in inches or centimeters.

Elevation: The vertical portion of the aiming solution, displayed in inches, milliradians (mrad/mil), or minute of

angle (MOA).

H. Cor. Effect: The horizontal Coriolis effect. The horizontal Coriolis effect is the amount of the windage

solution attributed to the Coriolis effect. This is always calculated by the device, although the impact may be

minimal if you are not shooting at extended range.

Lead: The horizontal correction needed to hit a target moving left or right at a given speed.

TIP: When you enter the speed of your target, the device factors the necessary windage required into the total

windage value.

Remaining Energy: The remaining energy of the bullet at target impact, displayed in foot-pounds of force (ft. lbf)

or joules (J).

Spin Drift: The amount of the windage solution attributed to the spin drift (gyroscopic drift). For example, in the

northern hemisphere, a bullet shot out of a right-hand twist barrel will always deflect slightly to the right as it

travels.

Time of Flight: The time of flight, which indicates the time required for a bullet to reach its target at a given

range.

V. Cor. Effect: The vertical Coriolis effect. The vertical Coriolis effect is the amount of the elevation solution

attributed to the Coriolis effect. This is always calculated by the device, although the impact may be minimal

if you are not shooting at extended range.

Velocity: The estimated velocity of the bullet when it impacts the target.

Velocity Mach: The estimated velocity of the bullet when it impacts the target, displayed as a factor of mach

speed.

Windage 1: The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 1 and wind direction,

displayed in inches, milliradians (mrad/mil), or minute of angle (MOA).

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Windage 2: The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 2 and wind direction,

displayed in inches, milliradians (mrad/mil), or minute of angle (MOA).

Target Card Fields

Direction of Fire: The direction of fire, with north at 0 degrees and east at 90 degrees. Input field.

TIP: You can use the compass to set this value by pointing the top of the device toward the direction of fire.

The current compass value appears in the Direction of Fire field. You can select to use this value.

Inclination: The angle of inclination of the shot. A negative value indicates a downhill shot. A positive values

indicates an uphill shot. The shooting solution multiplies the vertical portion of the solution by the cosine of

the inclination angle to calculate the adjusted solution for an uphill or downhill shot. Input field.

Range: The distance to the target, displayed in yards or meters. Input field.

Speed: The speed of a moving target, displayed in miles per hour (mph), kilometers per hour (km/h), or meters

per second (m/s). A negative value indicates a target moving left. A positive value indicates a target moving

right. Input field.

Environment Fields

Direction: The direction from which the wind is coming. For example, a 9:00 wind blows from your left to your

right. Input field.

Humidity: The percentage of moisture in the air. Input field.

Latitude: The horizontal location on the Earth's surface. Negative values are below the equator. Positive values

are above the equator. This value is used to calculate the vertical and horizontal Coriolis drift. Input field.

TIP: You can select the Use Current Position option to use the GPS coordinates from your device.

NOTE: The Latitude is used only for calculating the Coriolis effect. If you are shooting at a target less than

1,000 yards away, this input field is optional.

Pressure: The ambient (station) pressure. Ambient pressure is not adjusted to represent sea level (barometric)

pressure. Ambient pressure is required for the ballistics shooting solution. Input field.

TIP: You can manually enter this value, or you can select the Use Current Pressure option to use the pressure

value from the internal sensor in the device.

Temperature: The temperature at your current location, displayed in Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C). Input field.

TIP: You can manually enter the temperature reading from a connected tempe

™

sensor or other temperature

source. This field does not automatically update when connected to a tempe sensor.

Wind Direction Mode: Sets the wind direction setting (Direction) relative to your direction of fire (Relative to

DOF) or relative to true north (True Wind Dir).

NOTE: When you are engaging multiple targets at different DOFs, the True Wind Dir option is useful because

you only have to adjust your DOF, and your wind direction remains the same.

Wind Speed 1: The wind speed used in the shooting solution, displayed in miles per hour (mph), kilometers per

hour (km/h), or meters per second (m/s). Input field.

Wind Speed 2: An optional, additional wind speed used in the shooting solution, displayed in miles per hour

(mph), kilometers per hour (km/h), or meters per second (m/s). Input field.

TIP: You can use two wind speeds to calculate a windage solution that contains a high and low value. The

actual windage to apply for the shot should fall in this range.

Profile Fields - Bullet Data

Ballistic Coefficient: The manufacturer's ballistic coefficient for your bullet. Input field.

Diameter: The bullet diameter, displayed in inches or centimeters. Input field.

NOTE: The diameter of the bullet may vary from the common name of the round. For example, a 300 Win

Mag is actually .308 inches in diameter.

Length: The length of the bullet, displayed in inches or centimeters. Input field.

Model: The G1 or G7 standard projectile models for drag curve. Input field.

NOTE: Most long range rifle bullets are closer to the G7 standard.

Weight: The bullet weight, displayed in grains (gr) or grams (g). Input field.

Profile Fields - Gun Data

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Muzzle Velocity: The speed of the bullet as it leaves the muzzle, displayed in feet per second (f/s) or meters per

second (m/s). Input field.

NOTE: This field is required for accurate calculations by the shooting solution. If you calibrate the muzzle

velocity, this field may be updated automatically for a more accurate firing solution.

Sight Height: The distance from the center axis of the rifle barrel to the center axis of the scope, displayed in

inches or centimeters. Input field.

TIP: You can easily determine this value by measuring from the top of the bolt to the center of the windage

turret, and adding half of the diameter of the bolt.

Twist Direction: The direction that the rifling of your barrel spirals. Most rifles have a right-handed twist. Input

field.

Twist Rate: The distance it takes for the rifling of your barrel to make one full rotation, displayed in inches or

centimeters. Rifle twist is often provided by the gun or barrel manufacturer. Input field.

Zero Range: The range at which the rifle was zeroed, displayed in yards or meters. Input field.

Profile Fields - Scope

Scope Units: The units of measure for your scope, displayed in inches, milliradians (mrad/mil), or minute of

angle (MOA). Input field.

Sight in Conditions: The environmental conditions while sighting in your gun. These are optional modifications

recommended when sighting in your gun 300 yards and beyond. Toggle field.

SSF Elevation: A linear multiplier that accounts for vertical scaling. Not all rifle scopes track perfectly, so the

ballistics solution requires a correction to scale according to a particular rifle scope. For example, if a turret is

moved 10 mil but the impact is 9 mil, the sight scale is 0.9. Input field.

SSF Windage: A linear multiplier that accounts for horizontal scaling. Not all rifle scopes track perfectly, so the

ballistics solution requires a correction to scale according to a particular rifle scope. For example, if a turret is

moved 10 mil but the impact is 9 mil, the sight scale is 0.9. Input field.

Zero Height: An optional modification to impact elevation at zero range. This is often used when adding a

suppressor or using a subsonic load. For example, if you add a suppressor and your bullet impacts the target

1 inch higher than expected, your Zero Height is 1 inch. You must set this to zero when you remove the

suppressor. Input field.

Zero Humidity: The humidity while sighting in your gun. This is an optional modification recommended when

sighting in your gun at 300 yards and beyond. Input field.

Zero Offset: An optional modification to impact windage at zero range. This is often used when adding a

suppressor or using a subsonic load. For example, if you add a suppressor and your bullet impacts the target

1 inch to the left of the expected impact, your Zero Offset is -1 inch. You must set this to zero when you

remove the suppressor. Input field.

Zero Pressure: The ambient pressure while sighting in your gun. This is an optional modification recommended

when sighting in your gun at 300 yards and beyond. Input field.

Zero Temperature: The temperature while sighting in your gun. This is an optional modification recommended

when sighting in your gun at 300 yards and beyond. Input field.

Profile Fields - Calibrate Muzzle Velocity

Range: The distance from the muzzle to the target, displayed in yards or meters. Input field.

TIP: You should enter a value as close as possible to the range suggested in the shooting solution. This is the

range where the bullet slows to Mach 1.2 and begins to enter the transonic range.

True Drop: The actual distance the bullet falls while in flight to the target, displayed in milliradians (mrad/mil) or

minute of angle (MOA). Input field.

Profile Fields - Calibrate Custom Drag Factor

Range: The range from which you are shooting. Input field.

TIP: In most cases, the calibrated custom drag factor should not exceed a 10% correction.

True Drop: The actual distance the bullet falls when fired at a specific range, displayed in milliradians (mrad/

mil) or minute of angle (MOA). Input field.

Profile Fields - Calibrate Drop Scale Factor

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Range: The range from which you are shooting. Input field.

TIP: This range should be within 90% of the recommended range suggested in the shooting solution. Values

that are less than 80% of the recommended range will not provide a valid adjustment.

True Drop: The actual distance the bullet falls when fired at a specific range, displayed in milliradians (mrad/

mil) or minute of angle (MOA). Input field.

Profile Data Screen Fields

Aerodynamic Jump: The amount of the elevation solution attributed to aerodynamic jump. Aerodynamic jump

is the vertical deflection of the bullet due to a crosswind. Aerodynamic jump is calculated based on the wind

speed 1 value. If there is no crosswind component or wind value, this value is zero.

Bullet Drop: The total drop the bullet experiences along its flight path.

Cos. Incl. Ang.: The cosine of the inclination angle to the target.

Elevation: The vertical portion of the aiming solution, displayed in milliradians (mrad/mil) or minute of angle

(MOA).

H. Cor. Effect: The horizontal Coriolis effect. The horizontal Coriolis effect is the amount of the windage

solution attributed to the Coriolis effect. This is always calculated by the device, although the impact may be

minimal if you are not shooting at extended range.

Lead: The horizontal correction needed to hit a target moving left or right at a given speed.

TIP: When you enter the speed of your target, the device factors the necessary windage required into the total

windage value.

Max. Ord.: The maximum ordinance, displayed in inches or centimeters. The maximum ordinance is the

maximum height above the axis of the barrel that a bullet will reach along its flight path.

Max. Ord. Range: The range at which the bullet will reach its maximum ordinance, displayed in yards or meters.

Remaining Energy: The remaining energy of the bullet at target impact, displayed in foot-pounds of force (ft. lbf)

or joules (J).

Spin Drift: The amount of the windage solution attributed to the spin drift (gyroscopic drift). For example, in the

northern hemisphere, a bullet shot out of a right-hand twist barrel will always deflect slightly to the right as it

travels.

Time of Flight: The time of flight, which indicates the time required for a bullet to reach its target at a given

range.

V. Cor. Effect: The vertical Coriolis effect. The vertical Coriolis effect is the amount of the elevation solution

attributed to the Coriolis effect. This is always calculated by the device, although the impact may be minimal

if you are not shooting at extended range.

Velocity: The estimated velocity of the bullet when it impacts the target, displayed in feet per second (f/s) or

meters per second (m/s).

Velocity Mach: The estimated velocity of the bullet when it impacts the target, displayed as a factor of mach

speed.

Windage 1: The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 1 and wind direction,

displayed in inches, milliradians (mrad/mil), or minute of angle (MOA).

Windage 2: The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 2 and wind direction,

displayed in inches, milliradians (mrad/mil), or minute of angle (MOA).

Applied Ballistics App Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Applied Ballistics.

Units: Sets the units of measure used in the Applied Ballistics app.

Hold Precision: Indicates whether the ballistic solver uses precise or rounded calculations.

Targets: Indicates whether targets are identified alphabetically or numerically.

Fire Control Settings: Enables or disables Spin Drift, Coriolis Effect, and Aerodynamic Jump in calculations.

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Calculating the Size of an Area

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Area Calculation.

3 Select an option:

• To mark points on the map to calculate an area, select Use GPS > Mark Points.

• To walk around the perimeter of the area to calculate, select Use GPS > Basic Area Calculation.

• To drive a farm vehicle to calculate the harvest price, select Use GPS > Harvest Calculation.

• To use a saved course to calculate an area, select Use Course.

4 If necessary, edit the width of the farm vehicle, measurement units, price per area, price per length, and

slope.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions, and select Start.

6 Select Stop and Calculate when finished.

Viewing Photos

You can view photos you transferred to the device.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Photos.

3 Select a photo.

Sorting Photos

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Photos.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Sort Photos.

5 Select an option:

• Select Most Recently.

• Select Near A Location, and select a location.

• Select On A Specific Date, and enter a date.

Viewing the Location of a Photo

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Photos.

3 Select a photo.

4 Select to open the options menu.

5 Select View Map.

Viewing Photo Information

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Photos.

3 Select a photo.

4 Select to open the options menu.

5 Select View Information.

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Deleting a Photo

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Photos.

3 Select a photo.

4 Select to open the options menu.

5 Select Delete Photo > Delete.

Viewing a Slideshow

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Photos.

3 Select a photo.

4 Select to open the options menu.

5 Select View Slideshow.

Garmin Share

NOTICE

It is your responsibility to use discretion when sharing information with others. Always ensure you are aware of

and comfortable with the individual with whom you share information.

The Garmin Share feature allows you to use Bluetooth technology to wirelessly share your data with other

compatible Garmin devices. With Garmin Share enabled and compatible Garmin devices in range of each

other, you can select saved locations and courses to transfer to another device through a direct, secured

device-to-device connection, without the need for a phone or Wi‑Fi connectivity.

Sharing Data with Garmin Share

Before you can use this feature, you must have Bluetooth technology enabled on both compatible devices, and

they must be within 3m (10 ft.) of each other. When prompted, you must also consent to share your data with

other Garmin devices using Garmin Share.

Your eTrex Touch navigator can send and receive data when connected to another compatible Garmin device

(Receiving Data with Garmin Share, page20). You can also transfer your data between different devices. For

example, you can share a favorite course from your eTrex Touch navigator to your compatible Garmin watch.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Garmin Share > Continue.

3 Select Share.

4 Select a category, and select one or more items.

5 Select Share.

6 Wait while the device locates compatible devices.

7 Select a device.

8 Confirm the six-digit PIN matches on both devices, and select Pair.

9 Wait while the devices transfer the data.

10 Select Share Again to share the same items with another user (optional).

11 Select Done.

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Receiving Data with Garmin Share

Before you can use this feature, you must have Bluetooth technology enabled on both compatible devices, and

they must be within 3m (10 ft.) of each other. When prompted, you must also consent to share your data with

other Garmin devices using Garmin Share.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Garmin Share.

3 Wait while the device locates compatible devices in range.

4 Select Accept.

5 Confirm the six-digit PIN matches on both devices, and select Pair.

6 Wait while the devices transfer the data.

7 Select Done.

Garmin Share Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Connectivity > Garmin Share.

Status: Enables the device to send and receive items through Garmin Share.

Forget Devices: Removes all of the devices with which items have been previously shared.

Geocaches

Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hide or search for hidden caches using clues and GPS

coordinates.

Registering Your Device at Geocaching.com

You can register your device at www.geocaching.com to search for a list of nearby geocaches, or to search live

information for millions of geocaches.

1 Connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page43) or to the Garmin Explore app

(Pairing Your Phone, page1).

2 Select to open the apps list.

3 Select Geocaching > Register Device.

An activation code and web address appear on your device screen if your device is connected to the internet.

4 On your computer, go to the web address listed and follow the on-screen instructions.

After you register, you can view geocaches from www.geocaching.com on your device while connected

wirelessly.

Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer

You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a computer (Transferring Files to Your Device Using

a Computer, page50). 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 "lists" 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.

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Searching for a Geocache

You can search the geocaches loaded on your navigator.

If you are connected to www.geocaching.com, you can search live geocache data and download geocaches.

NOTE: You can download detailed information for a limited number of geocaches per day. You can purchase a

premium subscription to download more. Go to www.geocaching.com for more information.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Geocaching.

When a geocache is not selected, the app automatically lists the geocaches nearest to your current location.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select an option:

• To search the geocaches loaded on your navigator near you or near another location, select Search, and

select a location.

• To search for live geocaches by code, select GC Live Download > GC Code, and enter the geocache code.

This feature allows you to download a specific geocache from www.geocaching.com when you know the

geocache code.

• To search for live geocaches near a location, select GC Live Download > Download Near, and select a

location.

5 Select a geocache.

The geocache details appear.

NOTE: If you selected a live geocache and you are connected, the navigator downloads the full geocache

details to the internal storage, if necessary.

Filtering the Geocache List

You can filter your geocache list based on certain factors, such as the level of difficulty.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Geocaching.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Filter, and select one or more options:

• To filter using a saved filter, select Apply a Saved Filter, and select a filter from the list.

• To filter by a geocache category, such as puzzle or event, select Type.

• To filter by the physical size of the geocache container, select Cache Size.

• To filter by Unattempted, Did Not Find, or Found geocaches, select Status.

• To filter using live geocaches, select Geocache Files, and select the toggle switch.

• To filter by the difficulty level of finding the geocache, or the difficulty of the terrain, select a level from 1

to 5.

5 Select Done to view the filtered geocache list.

Saving a Custom Geocache Filter

You can create and save custom filters for geocaches based on specific factors.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > Geocaching > Filter Setup > Create Filter.

3 Select items to filter.

4 Select Save.

By default, the new filter is saved automatically as Filter followed by a number. For example, Filter 2. You can

edit the geocache filter to change the name (Editing a Custom Geocache Filter, page22).

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Editing a Custom Geocache Filter

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > Geocaching > Filter Setup.

3 Select a filter.

4 Select an item to edit.

Viewing Geocache Details

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Geocaching.

3 Select a geocache.

The geocache description appears.

You can select to view logs or hints.

Navigating to a Geocache

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Geocaching.

3 Select a geocache.

4 Select Navigate.

5 Select your navigation options:

• Select the activity name to change the activity type. Activity types include walking, hiking, hunting, and

more.

• To adjust the course to follow map data and recalculate as needed, enable the Routing toggle switch.

• To set how the device routes from one point to the next, select Advanced Settings (Routing Settings,

page28).

6 Select Go.

The device calculates your route and displays it on the map. You can navigate using the navigation tools

(Map, page31, Compass, page28).

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 to open the apps list.

2 When navigating to a geocache, select Geocaching > Log.

3 Select Found, Did Not Find, Needs Repair, or Unattempted.

4 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 Edit Comment.

If you are signed in to www.geocaching.com, the log uploads to your www.geocaching.com account

automatically.

Removing Live Geocache Data from the Device

You can remove live geocache data to show only geocaches manually loaded on the device using a computer.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > Geocaching > Geocaching Live > Remove Live Data.

Live geocaching data is removed from the device and no longer appears in the geocache list.

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Removing Your Device Registration From Geocaching.com

If you transfer ownership of your device, you can remove your device registration from the geocaching website.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > Geocaching > Geocaching Live > Unregister Device.

Geocaching Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Geocaching.

Geocaching Live: Allows you to remove live geocache data from your device and remove your device

registration from geocaching.com (Removing Live Geocache Data from the Device, page22, Removing Your

Device Registration From Geocaching.com, page23).

Geocache Style: Sets the device to display the geocache list using names or codes.

Filter Setup: Allows you to create and save custom filters for geocaches (Saving a Custom Geocache Filter,

page21).

Found Geocaches: Allows you to edit the number of geocaches found. This number automatically increases

when you log a find (Logging the Attempt, page22).

Geocache Proximity Alarm: Allows you to set an alert to sound when you are within a specified range of a

geocache.

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Man Overboard > Start.

The map opens, showing the route to the MOB location. By default, the route appears as a magenta line.

3 Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map, page32) or compass (Navigating with the Compass,

page28).

Setting a Proximity Alarm

Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range of a particular location.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Proximity Alarms > New Alarm.

3 Select a category.

4 Select a location.

5 Select Select Location.

6 Enter a radius.

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

Changing the Proximity Alarms Units of Measure

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Proximity Alarms.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Change Units.

5 Select a unit of measure.

Deleting a Proximity Alarm

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Proximity Alarms.

3 Select an alarm.

4 Select to open the options menu.

5 Select Delete.

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Setting the Proximity Alarm Tones

You can customize tones for proximity alarms.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Proximity Alarms.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Proximity Alarm Settings.

5 If necessary, select the Proximity Tones toggle switch to turn on alert tones.

6 Select a tone for each audible alarm type.

Disabling All Proximity Alarms

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Proximity Alarms.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Proximity Alarm Settings.

5 Select the Proximity Alarms toggle switch to turn off proximity alarms.

Satellite Page

The satellite page shows your current location, satellite locations, and signal strength. Select to open the

apps list. Select Satellite. You can swipe left or right to view additional satellite constellations (if available).

Satellite Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Satellite. Select to open the options menu.

Use With GPS On: Turns on GPS.

NOTE: This option appears when the device is in demo mode (Satellite Settings, page45).

Track Up: Indicates whether satellites are shown with their rings oriented with your current track toward the top

of the screen.

North Up: Indicates whether satellites are shown with their rings oriented with north toward the top of the

screen.

Single Color: Displays the satellite page in single color format.

Multicolor: Displays the satellite page in multicolor format.

Satellite Setup: Sets the satellite system options (Satellite Settings, page45).

Saved Data

From the home page, select Saved.

Waypoints: Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are,

where you are going, or where you have been (Waypoints, page34).

Courses: A course is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination (Courses,

page36).

Activities: You can use your device to record your path as an activity (Starting an Activity, page6).

Collections: You can use the Garmin Explore app to group related waypoints, courses, or activities into

collections. You can show or hide the data in each collection on the device (Garmin Explore, page39).

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Using the Saved App

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select Collections.

Garmin Explore

TIP: You can use the menu options to enable or disable collections on your device. If your saved data is

organized into collections, this helps filter the content in the saved app. The app will display the waypoints

and courses in your enabled collections.

3 Select a saved item.

TIP: You can filter the list of saved items by selecting the icons at the top of the list. For example, select to

filter for waypoints.

4 Select an option:

• To navigate to a saved item, select Navigate.

• To view the elevation plot for a course or activity, select .

• To show the course or activity on the map, even when you are not navigating, select , and select Show

on Map.

• To change the color of a course or activity on the map, even when you are not navigating, select , and

select Set Color.

• To delete a saved item, select , and select Delete.

Using the Stopwatch

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Stopwatch.

3 Select , and select Enable Activ. Sync to start and stop an activity when you start and stop the timer

(optional).

4 Select Start to start the timer.

5 Select Lap to restart the lap timer.

The total stopwatch time continues running.

6 Select Stop to stop both timers.

7 Select Reset to reset both timers.

Viewing a Weather Forecast

While your eTrex navigator is connected to your phone or to a Wi‑Fi network and has an active internet

connection, it can receive detailed weather information from the internet.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Weather.

The navigator automatically downloads a weather forecast for your current location.

3 Select a time interval, the weather map, or a day to view detailed weather information.

Viewing the Weather Map

While your navigator is connected to a phone or Wi‑Fi network with internet access, you can view a live weather

map showing precipitation, cloud coverage, temperature, or wind conditions.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Weather.

3 Select the weather map.

4 Select Precipitation, Cloud Coverage, Temperature, or Wind.

NOTE: Some options may not be available in all areas.

The selected data appears on the map. The navigator may take a few moments to load the weather map

data.

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Adding a Weather Location

You can add a weather location to view weather forecasts for waypoints, GPScoordinates, or other locations.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Weather.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Weather Locations > New Location.

5 Select a location.

6 Select Select Location.

7 Edit the location name if necessary, and select .

The navigator downloads a forecast for the selected location.

Switching the Weather Location

You can quickly switch between forecasts for weather locations you have previously added.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Weather.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Weather Locations.

5 Select a location from the list.

TIP: The My Location option always downloads a forecast for your current location.

The navigator downloads the most recent forecast for the selected location.

Deleting a Weather Location

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Weather.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Weather Locations.

5 Select .

6 Select .

NOTE: You cannot delete the My Location forecast.

Searching for Apps

1 From the home page, select .

2 Select the Apps filter at the top of the screen.

3 Select Search Apps.

4 Enter all or part of the app name.

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Navigation

Navigating to a Destination

1 From the home page, select .

2 Select a category.

3 Select a destination.

TIP: You can search for a destination, such as recent finds or saved locations (Searching for a Destination,

page27).

4 Select Navigate.

5 Select your navigation options:

• Select the activity name to change the activity type. Activity types include walking, hiking, hunting, and

more.

• To adjust the course to follow map data and recalculate as needed, enable the Routing toggle switch.

• To set how the device routes from one point to the next, select Advanced Settings (Routing Settings,

page28).

6 Select Go.

The device calculates your route and displays it on the map. You can navigate using the navigation tools

(Map, page31, Compass, page28).

Searching for a Destination

1 From the home page, select .

2 Select the Map filter at the top of the screen.

3 Select an option:

• To search for a destination on the preloaded map, select Search Map.

• To search for a recently found location, select Recent Finds.

• To use the map to select a destination, select Use Map.

• To search for a saved waypoint, course, or activity, select Saved.

• To search for a point of interest, such as cities, food, or lodging, select Points of Interest.

• To search for a downloaded geocache, select Geocaches.

• To create a course and navigate it, select Create a Course.

• To point the device at an object in the distance and navigate using the object as a reference point, select

Sight 'N Go.

• To navigate back to the beginning of your activity, select TracBack.

• To select a destination using known coordinates, select Coordinates.

4 If necessary, enter all or part of the name.

5 If necessary, select Current Location to change the search area from near your current location to near

another location.

6 Select a destination.

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Routing Settings

Begin navigating to a destination (Navigating to a Destination, page27). Select Advanced Settings.

NOTE: The available routing settings vary based on the destination or course selected.

Calculation Method: Sets the method used to calculate your route.

Off Course Recalculation: Sets recalculation preferences when navigating away from an active route.

Avoidance Setup: Sets the types of roads, terrain, and transportation methods to avoid while navigating.

Course Transitions: Sets how the device routes from one point on the course to the next. This setting is

available only for courses. The Distance option routes you to the next point on the route when you are

within a specified distance of your current point. You can use the Up Ahead app while navigating direct path

courses to change the active point.

Stopping Navigation

1 From the home page, select .

2 Select Stop Navigation.

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.

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27).

2 Select > Compass to open the compass.

3 Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in that direction to the destination.

Navigating with Sight 'N Go

You can point the device at an object in the distance with the compass direction locked in, project the object as

a waypoint, and navigate using the object as a reference point.

1 Select > Compass to open the compass.

2 Select to open the options menu.

3 Select Sight 'N Go.

4 Point the device at an object.

5 Select Lock Direction > Set Course.

6 Navigate using the compass.

Projecting a Waypoint from Your Current Location

You can save a new waypoint by projecting the distance from your current location.

For example, if you would like to navigate to a location you observe on the other side of a river or stream,

you can project a waypoint from your current location to the observed location, and then navigate to the new

location after you cross the river or stream.

1 Select > Compass to open the compass.

2 Select to open the options menu.

3 Select Sight 'N Go.

4 Point the device at the new location.

5 Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint.

6 Select a unit of measure.

7 Enter the distance, and select Done.

8 Select Save.

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Using the Course Pointer

The course pointer is most useful when you are navigating to your destination in a straight line, such as when

you are navigating on water. It can help you navigate back to the course line when you go off-course to avoid

obstacles or hazards.

1 Select > Compass to open the compass.

2 Select to open the options menu.

3 Select Compass Settings > Compass Style > Course (CDI) to enable the course pointer.

Course line pointer. Indicates the direction of the desired course line from your starting point to your

next waypoint.

Course deviation indicator (CDI). Indicates the location of the desired course line in relation to your

location. If the CDI is aligned with the course line pointer, you are on course.

Course deviation distance. The dots indicate your distance off course. The distance represented by

each dot is indicated by the scale in the upper-right corner.

To-and-from indicator. Indicates whether you are past the next waypoint.

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Compass Settings

Select > Compass to open the compass, and select .

Sight 'N Go: Allows you to point the device at an object in the distance, and navigate using the object as a

reference point (Navigating with Sight 'N Go, page28).

Stop Navigation: Stops navigation of the current route.

Resume Navigation: Resumes navigation of the current route.

Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard.

NOTE: Your compass dashboard is activity-specific. Your settings are saved to the current activity type

(Activity Settings, page44).

Calibrate Compass: Calibrates the compass if you experience irregular compass behavior. For example, after

moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes (Calibrating the Compass, page30).

Compass Settings > Activity Settings: Customizes the compass settings for the current activity type (Activity

Settings, page44).

Compass Settings > Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, degrees, or milliradians.

Compass Settings > North Reference: Sets the north reference used on the compass (Setting the North

Reference, page30).

Compass Settings > Compass Style: Sets the behavior of the pointer that appears on the map when navigating.

Bearing points in the direction of your destination. Course (CDI) shows your relationship to the course line

leading to the destination.

Compass Settings > Set Scale: Sets the scale for the distance between the dots on the course deviation

indicator when navigating with Sight 'N Go.

Compass Settings > Compass: Automatically switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when

you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a period of time.

Lock Data Fields: Locks the data fields. You can unlock the data fields to customize them.

Restore Defaults: Restores the compass to factory default settings.

Calibrating the Compass

Before you can calibrate the electronic compass, you must be outdoors, away from objects that influence

magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.

The eTrex Touch device has a 3-axis electronic compass. You should calibrate the compass after moving long

distances or experiencing temperature changes.

1 Select > Compass to open the compass.

2 Select to open the options menu.

3 Select Calibrate Compass > Start.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Setting the North Reference

You can set the directional reference used in calculating heading information.

1 Select > Compass to open the compass.

2 Select to open the options menu.

3 Select Compass Settings > North Reference.

4 Select an option:

• To set geographic north as the heading reference, select True.

• To set the magnetic declination for your location automatically, select Magnetic.

• To set grid north (000 degrees) as the heading reference, select Grid.

• To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User.

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Map

represents your location on the map. As you travel, moves and displays your path. Depending on your zoom

level, waypoint names and symbols may appear on the map. You can zoom in on the map to see more detail.

When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a colored line on the map.

Managing Maps

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Map Manager.

3 Select an option:

• To download premium maps and activate your Outdoor Maps+ subscription for this device, select

Outdoor Maps+ (Downloading Maps, page31).

• To download TopoActive maps, select TopoActive Maps (Downloading TopoActive Maps, page32).

• To check for updates to downloaded maps, select Check for Updates.

Downloading Maps

Before you can download maps to your device, you must pair your device with the Garmin Explore app (Pairing

Your Phone, page1), and connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page43).

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Map Manager > Outdoor Maps+.

3 Select Get Outdoor Maps+ to download premium maps and activate your Outdoor Maps+ subscription for

this device.

NOTE: Go to garmin.com/outdoormaps for information about purchasing a subscription.

4 Select , and select Layer Information to view details about the map layers (optional).

5 Select New Map.

6 Select an option:

• Select Use Map to download an area directly from the map.

• Select a location from the available categories.

A preview of the map region appears.

7 From the map, complete one or more actions:

• Drag the map to view different areas.

• Pinch or spread two fingers on the touchscreen to zoom in and out of the map.

• Select and to zoom in and out of the map.

• Double-tap the map to quickly zoom in.

8 Select Next.

9 Complete one or more actions:

• To edit the map name, select Name.

• To change the map layers to download, select the checkboxes next to each layer's name.

NOTE: You can select and select Layer Information to view details about the map layers.

An estimated download size appears for the map. You should verify your device has enough available

storage space for the map.

10 Select Download.

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Downloading TopoActive Maps

Before you can download maps to your device, you must pair your device with the Garmin Explore app (Pairing

Your Phone, page1), and connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page43).

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Map Manager > TopoActive Maps > Add.

3 Select a map.

4 Select Download.

Deleting a Map

You can remove maps to increase the available device storage.

NOTE: Some preloaded maps cannot be deleted.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Map Manager.

3 Select an option:

• Select TopoActive Maps, select a map, select , and select Remove.

• Select Outdoor Maps+, select a map, select , and select Delete.

Navigating with the Map

1 Begin navigating to a destination (Navigating to a Destination, page27).

2 Select > Map to open the map.

A blue triangle represents your location on the map. As you travel, the blue triangle moves and displays your

path.

3 Complete one or more actions:

• Drag the map to view different areas.

• Pinch or spread two fingers on the touchscreen to zoom in and out on the map.

• Select and to zoom in and out on the map.

• Double-tap the map to quickly zoom in.

• To view more information about a waypoint on the map (represented by an icon) or other location, move

the map cursor to the location, and select the information bar at the top of the map.

Measuring Distance on the Map

You can measure the distance between multiple locations.

1 Select > Map to open the map.

2 Select to open the options menu.

3 Select Measure Distance > Start.

4 Select Use.

The measured distance appears.

5 Move the map cursor and select Use to add additional locations on the map.

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Map Settings

Select > Map to open the map, and select .

Show Dashboard: Shows or hides the dashboard after setting one to display on the map in the settings for the

current activity type (Activity Settings, page44).

Stop Navigation: Stops navigating the current route.

Map Setup > Activity Settings: Customizes the map settings for the current activity type (Activity Settings,

page44).

NOTE: The map dashboard, dark mode, and other settings are activity-specific.

Map Setup > Map Manager: Select to view and manage downloaded maps. With an Outdoor Maps+

subscription, allows you to download additional maps (Managing Maps, page31).

Map Setup > Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page (Changing the Map Orientation, page33).

Map Setup > Guidance Text: Sets when the guidance text is shown on the map.

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.

Map Setup > Detail: Sets the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail may cause the map to

redraw more slowly.

Map Setup > Shaded Relief: Shows detail relief on the map, if available, or turns off shading.

Map Setup > Vehicle: Sets the position icon, which represents your position on the map. The default icon is a

small blue triangle.

Map Setup > Text Size: Sets the text size for map items.

Map Setup > Map Speed: Adjusts the speed at which the map is drawn. A faster map drawing speed decreases

the battery life.

Measure Distance: Measures the distance between multiple locations (Measuring Distance on the Map,

page32).

Restore Defaults: Restores the map to factory default settings.

Map Layers: Shows different layers in the map and allows you to select which layers to view.

Download Maps Here: With an Outdoor Maps+ subscription, allows you to download maps for the current

location (Managing Maps, page31).

Create Course: Select to create a new course using the map (Creating a Course, page37).

Changing the Map Orientation

1 Select > Map to open the map.

2 Select to open the options menu.

3 Select Map Setup > Orientation.

4 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 of the

page.

Showing and Hiding Map Data

If you have multiple maps installed on your device, you can choose the map data to show on the map.

1 From the map, select .

2 Select the map layer to show or hide the map data.

Optional Maps

You can use additional maps with the device, such as Outdoor Maps+, City Navigator

, and Garmin HuntView

™

Plus detailed maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest, such as restaurants or marine

services. For more information, go to buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.

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Purchasing Additional Maps

1 Go to your device product page at garmin.com.

2 Click the Maps tab.

3 If necessary, select a continent and a map type.

4 Select a map.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are

going, or where you have been. You can add details about the location, such as name, elevation, and depth.

You can add a .gpx file that contains waypoints by transferring the file to the GPX folder (Transferring Files to

Your Device Using a Computer, page50).

Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint

1 Select > Mark Waypoint.

2 If necessary, select a field to edit information about the waypoint, such as the name or location.

3 Select Done.

Saving a Location on the Map as a Waypoint

You can save a location on the map as a waypoint.

1 Select > Map to open the map.

2 Tap the screen to select a location.

3 Select the information bar at the top of the screen.

4 Select to open the options menu.

5 Select Save as Waypoint.

Navigating to a Waypoint

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a waypoint.

TIP: You can select to filter your saved data for waypoints.

3 Select Navigate.

4 Select your navigation options:

• Select the activity name to change the activity type. Activity types include walking, hiking, hunting, and

more.

• To adjust the course to follow map data and recalculate as needed, enable the Routing toggle switch.

• To set how the device routes from one point to the next, select Advanced Settings (Routing Settings,

page28).

5 Select Go.

The device calculates your route and displays it on the map. You can navigate using the navigation tools

(Map, page31, Compass, page28).

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Finding a Saved Waypoint

1 From the home page, select .

2 Select Saved > Waypoints.

3 If necessary, select an option:

• Select Search Waypoints to search using the name of the waypoint.

• Select Searching Near to search near a recently found location, another waypoint, your current location, or

a point on the map.

4 Select a waypoint from the list.

Editing a Waypoint

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a saved waypoint.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Edit Waypoint.

5 Select an item to edit, such as the name or location.

6 Enter the new information, and select Done.

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location

You can refine the accuracy of a waypoint location by averaging the location data. When averaging, the

navigator takes several GPS readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more

accuracy.

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a waypoint.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Edit Waypoint.

5 Select to open the options menu.

6 Select Average Location.

7 Move to the waypoint location.

8 Select Start.

9 Follow the on-screen instructions.

10 When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.

For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.

Moving a Waypoint on the Map

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a waypoint.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Edit Waypoint.

5 Select to open the options menu.

6 Select Move Waypoint.

7 Tap the screen to select a new location on the map.

8 Select Move.

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Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location

You can change the position of a waypoint. For example, if you move your vehicle, you can change the location

to your current position.

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a waypoint.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Edit Waypoint.

5 Select to open the options menu.

6 Select Reposition Here.

The waypoint location changes to your current location.

Deleting a Waypoint

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a saved waypoint.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Delete.

Projecting a Waypoint from a Saved Waypoint

You can save a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a saved waypoint to a new location.

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a waypoint.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Project Waypoint.

5 Enter the bearing, and select Done.

6 Select a unit of measure.

7 Enter the distance, and select Done.

8 Select Save.

Finding a Location Near a Waypoint

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a waypoint.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Find Near Here.

5 Select a category.

The list displays locations near the selected waypoint.

Courses

A course can have multiple destinations, and can be navigated point to point or on routable roads. Courses are

saved as FIT files on the device.

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Creating a Course

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Course Creator.

3 Select a category.

4 If necessary, select a location.

5 Select Add Point to add the first point in the course.

6 Tap the screen, and select Add Point to add additional points to the course.

7 If necessary, select Edit Point, and select an option:

• To edit information about the point, select Edit Point.

• To delete the point from the course, select Delete Point.

8 Select to open the options menu.

9 Select an option:

• To cancel the last action, select Undo.

• To view a list of points in the course, select Course Points.

• To change the order of points in the course, select Course Points, select a point, and select Move Up or

Move Down.

• To edit information about a point, select Course Points, select a point, and select Edit Point.

• To delete a point from the course, select Course Points, select a point, and select Delete Point.

• To view an elevation plot of the course, select Elevation Chart.

• To calculate the most direct route possible to the destination, select Routing Options > Direct Routing.

• To set the method used to calculate your route, select Routing Options > Calculation Method.

• To set the types of roads, terrain, and transportation methods to avoid while navigating, select Routing

Options, and select the applicable toggle switches.

• To show different layers in the map and select which layers to view, select Map Layers.

10 Select > Save.

11 If necessary, select a field to edit the course name or color.

12 Select Done.

Navigating a Saved Course

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a course.

TIP: You can select to filter your saved data for courses.

3 Select Navigate.

4 Select your navigation options:

• To change the activity type, select the activity name. Activity types include walking, hiking, hunting, and

more.

• To adjust the course to follow map data and recalculate as needed, enable the Routing toggle switch.

• To set how the device routes from one point to the next, select Advanced Settings (Routing Settings,

page28).

5 Select Go.

The device calculates your route and displays it on the map. You can navigate using the navigation tools

(Map, page31, Compass, page28).

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Editing a Course

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a course.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Edit Course.

5 Select Edit Point, and select an option:

• To edit information about the point, select Edit Point.

• To delete the point from the course, select Delete Point.

• To add a point to the course, select Add Point.

6 Select to open the options menu.

7 Select an option:

• To cancel the last action, select Undo.

• To view a list of points in the course, select Course Points.

• To change the order of points in the course, select Course Points, select a point, and select Move Up or

Move Down.

• To edit information about a point, select Course Points, select a point, and select Edit Point.

• To delete a point from the course, select Course Points, select a point, and select Delete Point.

• To view an elevation plot of the course, select Elevation Chart.

• To calculate the most direct route possible to the destination, select Routing Options > Direct Routing.

• To set the method used to calculate your route, select Routing Options > Calculation Method.

• To set the types of roads, terrain, and transportation methods to avoid while navigating, select Routing

Options, and select the applicable toggle switches.

• To show different layers in the map and select which layers to view, select Map Layers.

8 Select > Save.

9 If necessary, select a field to edit the course name or color.

10 Select Done.

Editing the Name of a Course

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a course.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Change Name.

5 Enter the new name.

Changing the Color of a Course on the Map

You can customize the track color of a course on the map to make it distinct.

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a course.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Set Color.

5 Select a color.

Viewing a Saved Course on the Map

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a course.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Show on Map.

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Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Course

The elevation plot displays the elevation data for a course based on your routing settings when navigating. If

routing is disabled, the elevation plot displays the straight-line elevation data between course points. If routing

is enabled, the device adjusts the course to follow map data and recalculate as needed, and the elevation plot

displays the elevation data along the roads included in your course.

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a course.

3 Select .

Deleting a Course

1 From the home page, select Saved.

2 Select a course.

3 Select to open the options menu.

4 Select Delete.

Connected Features

Connected features are available for your eTrex Touch navigator when you connect the device to a wireless

network or a compatible phone using Bluetooth technology. Some features require you to install the Garmin

Explore app on your phone. Go to garmin.com/apps for more information.

Garmin Explore: The Garmin Explore app syncs and shares waypoints, courses, and collections with your

device. You can also download maps to your phone for offline access.

Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with widgets, data fields, and apps using the Connect IQ

app.

EPO Downloads: Allows you to download an extended prediction orbit file to quickly locate GPS satellites and

reduce the time it takes to get an initial GPS fix using the Garmin Explore app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi

network.

Outdoor Maps+: Allows you to download satellite imagery or premium map data using an Outdoor Maps+

subscription when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Live Geocache Data: Provides paid or subscription-free services to view live geocache data from

www.geocaching.com using the Garmin Explore app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages from your paired phone on your eTrex Touch

navigator.

Software Updates: Allows you to receive updates for your device software using the Garmin Explore app or

when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and weather forecasts using the Garmin Explore app or

when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Follow Garmin Trails: With a Garmin Connect+

™

subscription, access outdoor trails and courses recommended

by Garmin databases and other Garmin users, with pictures, ratings, trip reports, and more. To sign up, you

can download the Garmin Connect app from the app store on your phone, or go to connect.garmin.com.

Garmin Explore

The Garmin Explore website and app allow you to create courses, waypoints, and collections, plan trips, sync

tracks, upload activities, and use cloud storage. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing

you to share and sync data with your compatible Garmin device. You can use the app to download maps for

offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using your cellular service.

You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/exploreapp), or you

can go to explore.garmin.com.

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Connected Feature Requirements

Some features require a phone and a Garmin app on your phone.

Feature Connected to a Paired Phone Connected to a Wi‑Fi Network

Activity uploads to Garmin Explore Yes No

Software updates Yes Yes

EPO downloads Yes Yes

Live geocache data Yes Yes

Weather Yes Yes

Phone notifications Yes

Connect IQ Yes No

Outdoor Maps+ Yes

Yes

Phone Notifications

Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be paired with the eTrex Touch device. When your

phone receives messages, it sends notifications to your device.

Viewing Phone Notifications

Before you can view notifications, you must pair your device with your compatible phone.

1 Hold or swipe down from the top of the home page to open the notification center and controls.

2 Select a notification.

Disabling Smart Notifications

By default, smart notifications appear on the screen when they are received on your paired phone. You can

disable smart notifications to prevent them from appearing.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Smart Notifications.

3 Select the toggle switch to disable smart notifications.

Managing Notifications

You can use your compatible phone to manage notifications that appear on your eTrex Touch device.

Select an option:

• If you are using an iPhone

, go to the iOS notifications settings, and select the notifications to show on

your phone and device.

NOTE: All notifications that you enable on your iPhone also appear on your device.

• If you are using an Android phone, from the Garmin Explore app, select your profile picture, and select App

Settings > Notifications, and select the notifications that you want to appear on your device.

Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app.

Data Fields: Download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add

Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.

Apps: Add interactive features to your device, such as new outdoor and fitness activity types.

The device receives phone notifications from a paired iOS

phone directly, and through the Garmin Explore app on an Android

™

phone.

Required to activate your subscription.

Required to download maps.

40 Connected Features

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Before you can download features from the Connect IQ app, you must pair your eTrex Touch device with your

smartphone (Pairing Your Phone, page1).

1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Connect IQ app.

2 If necessary, select your device.

3 Select a Connect IQ feature.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.

3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Settings Menu

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings.

TIP: You can search for a setting by name (Searching for Settings, page48).

Sounds: Sets the device sounds, such as button feedback and alerts (Sounds Settings, page41).

Display & Brightness: Adjusts the backlight and display settings (Display and Brightness Settings, page42).

Connectivity: Pairs your device to a phone and wireless sensors, allows you to connect to wireless networks,

and provides access to other connectivity features and settings (Connectivity Settings, page42).

Activities: Customizes the activities list (Customizing the Activities List, page7), and customizes each activity's

map, compass, and recording settings (Activity Settings, page44).

Data Recording: Customizes activity recording settings and the recording method used on the device (Data

Recording Settings, page44).

System: Customizes system settings (System Settings, page45).

Map: Sets the map appearance and customizes map settings (Map Settings, page33).

Geocaching: Customizes your geocache settings (Geocaching Settings, page23).

Marine: Sets the appearance of marine data on the map (Marine Settings, page48).

Applied Ballistics: Customizes the settings for the Applied Ballistics app (Applied Ballistics App Settings,

page17).

Sounds Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Sounds.

Tones: Mutes all sounds.

Smart Notifications: Enables notifications from your paired phone, and sets device tones for calls, texts, and

phone apps.

Turn Warnings: Selects the type of tones used for turn warnings when navigating.

System Alerts: Enables system alerts, and sets device tones.

Button Feedback: Plays a tone when you press a button.

Keyboard Feedback: Plays a tone when you use the onscreen keyboard.

Start/Stop Activity: Plays a tone when you start and stop an activity.

Lap: Plays a tone when you start and stop a lap.

Touch Interactions: Plays a tone when you interact with the touchscreen.

Settings Menu 41

Display and Brightness Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Display & Brightness.

Brightness: Adjusts the screen brightness.

Auto Brightness: Automatically adjusts the screen brightness based on ambient light.

Night Vision: Enables night vision mode for compatibility with night vision goggles when the Auto Brightness

option is turned off.

Display Timeout: Adjusts the length of time before the screen turns off.

NOTE: This option impacts battery life.

Backlight Timeout: Adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off when the Display Timeout option is

set to Never.

NOTE: The device uses more battery when the screen is always on.

Tap to Wake: Turns on the screen when tapped.

Auto Lock: Locks the device after the screen turns off. You can press the power button to unlock the device.

Dark Mode: Displays day or night colors automatically based on the time of day, or always uses a light or dark

background.

Connectivity Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Connectivity.

Sensors & Accessories: Pairs wireless sensors and accessories with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,

page43).

Bluetooth: Pairs your device to a phone and customizes the Bluetooth settings (Bluetooth Settings, page43).

Wi-Fi: Connects to wireless networks and customizes the Wi-Fi settings (Wi‑Fi Settings, page43).

Garmin Share: Enables the Garmin Share feature to send or receive data with other Garmin devices (Garmin

Share, page19), and removes previously paired devices.

Wireless Sensors

You can pair your navigator with wireless sensors using ANT+

or Bluetooth technology (Pairing Your Wireless

Sensors, page43). After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the

Data Fields, page4).

For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to

buy.garmin.com for that sensor.

Sensor Type Description

Applied Ballistics

You can use Applied Ballistics devices, such as rangefinders or wind sensors, and view

additional ballistics information on your navigator.

Bike Spd/Cad

Sensor

You can attach speed or cadence sensors to your bike and view the data during your

ride.

Heart Rate Monitor

You can use an external sensor, such as a chest heart rate monitor, to view heart rate

data during your activities.

Tempe Sensor

You can attach the tempe temperature sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is

exposed to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data.

CIQ Sensor You can use sensors for downloaded Connect IQ apps.

42 Settings Menu

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

Your navigator can be paired with wireless sensors using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology. For example, you can

connect a heart rate monitor with your navigator. For more information about compatibility and purchasing

optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com. For more information about connection types, go to garmin.com/hrm

_connection_types.

1 Put on the heart rate monitor, install the sensor, or press the button to wake up the sensor.

NOTE: See your wireless sensor owner's manual for pairing information.

2 Bring the navigator within 3m (10ft.) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10m (33ft.) away from other sensors while pairing.

3 Select to open the apps list.

4 Select Settings > Connectivity > Sensors & Accessories.

5 Select your sensor type.

6 Select On.

When the sensor is paired with your navigator, the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected.

Bluetooth Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.

Status: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology, and shows current connection status.

Smart Notifications: Enables notifications from your paired phone, and sets device tones and vibration patterns

for calls, texts, and phone apps.

Forget Phone: Removes the connected phone from the list of paired phones. This option is available only after a

phone is paired.

Wi‑Fi Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Connectivity > Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi: Enables Wi‑Fi wireless technology.

NOTE: Other Wi‑Fi settings appear only when Wi‑Fi is enabled.

Auto Upload: Upload activities automatically over a known wireless network.

Wi-Fi Sync: Select to manually sync data over a Wi‑Fi connection.

My Networks: Connects your device to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page43).

Connecting to a Wireless Network

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > Connectivity > Wi-Fi.

3 Select the toggle switch to enable Wi‑Fi technology, if necessary.

4 Select My Networks > Add Network.

5 Select a wireless network from the list and enter the password, if necessary.

The navigator stores the network information and connects automatically when you return to this location.

Settings Menu 43

Activity Settings

These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity based on your needs. For example, you can

customize the map appearance, compass dashboard, and activity recording settings for each activity.

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Activities, and select an activity.

Lock On Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. This

is most useful when driving or navigating on roads.

Map Dashboard: Sets a dashboard to display on the map. Each dashboard shows different information about

your activity or your location.

Track Color: Changes the track log color.

Marine Chart Mode: Sets the type of chart the device uses when displaying marine data. Nautical displays

various map features in different colors so the marine POIs are more readable and so the map reflects the

drawing scheme of paper charts. Fishing (requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of bottom contours

and depth soundings and simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.

Compass Dashboard: Customizes the dashboard that displays on the compass. Each dashboard shows

different information about your activity or your location.

Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording your activity when you drop below a specific speed.

Auto Lap: Sets the device to automatically mark a lap a specific distance.

Marking Laps by Distance

You can use the Auto Lap

feature to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance. This feature is helpful for

comparing your performance over different parts of an activity.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > Activities.

3 Select an activity.

4 Select the Auto Lap toggle switch to turn it on.

5 Select Auto Lap Distance.

6 Enter a value, and select Done.

Data Recording Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Data Recording.

Activity Settings: Customizes the recording settings for the current activity type (Activity Settings, page44).

NOTE: Auto pause and auto lap settings are activity-specific.

Record Method: Sets how the device records activity data. The Smart option (default) records points at a

variable rate to create an optimum representation of your path and allows for longer activity recordings. The

Every Second option records points every second and provides more detailed activity recordings, but may not

record entire activities that last for longer periods of time.

Auto Start: Sets the device to start a new recording automatically when the device acquires satellites.

Auto Save: Sets an automated schedule to save your recordings. This helps organize your trips and save

memory space (Auto Save Settings, page45).

Output Format: Sets the device to save the recording as a FIT or a GPX and FIT file (File Types, page49). The

FIT option records your activity with fitness information that is tailored for the Garmin Connect application

and can be used for navigation. The FIT and GPX option records your activity as both a traditional track that

can be viewed on the map and used for navigation, and as an activity with fitness information.

Trip Recording: Sets a trip recording option.

44 Settings Menu

Auto Save Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Data Recording > Auto Save.

Auto: Automatically saves the current recording when no point has been recorded for four days.

Daily: Automatically saves the previous day's recording and starts a new one when you turn on the device on a

new day.

Weekly: Automatically saves the previous week's recording and starts a new one when you turn on the device

on a new week.

Never: Never saves the current recording automatically.

System Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > System.

Satellite: Sets the satellite system options (Satellite Settings, page45).

Compass: Customizes the compass settings (Compass Settings, page30).

Altimeter: Customizes the altimeter settings (Altimeter Settings, page10).

Barometer: Customizes the barometer settings (Barometer Settings, page10)

Language: Sets the text language on the device.

NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as

street names.

Keyboard: Enables keyboard languages.

Passcode: Sets a four-digit passcode to secure your device (Setting Your Device Passcode, page46).

Expedition Mode: Customizes settings for turning on expedition mode (Turning On Expedition Mode, page46).

Position Format: Sets the geographical position format and datum options (Position Format Settings, page47).

Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device (Changing the Units of Measure, page47).

Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page47).

Waypoints: Sets the automatic name type for waypoints, and allows you to enter a custom prefix for

automatically named waypoints.

Accessibility: Sets the touchscreen sensitivity and adjusts the size of the text.

RINEX Logging: Enables the device to write Receiver Independent Exchange Format (RINEX) data to a system

file. RINEX is a data interchange format for raw satellite navigation system data.

Advanced Settings > USB Mode: Sets the device to use MTP (media transfer protocol) or Garmin mode when

connected to a computer.

Advanced Settings > HR Zones: Sets the five heart rate zones and your maximum heart rate for fitness

activities.

Reset: Resets user data and settings (Resetting Data and Settings, page47).

About: Displays device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license

agreement (Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information, page51).

Satellite Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > System > Satellite.

Auto Select: Enables the device to use SatIQ

™

technology to dynamically select the best multi-band system

based on your environment. The Auto Select setting offers the best positioning accuracy while still

prioritizing battery life.

All Systems + Multi-Band: Enables multiple satellite systems on multiple frequency bands. Multi-band systems

use multiple frequency bands and allow for more consistent track logs, improved positioning, improved

multi-path errors, and fewer atmospheric errors when using the device in challenging environments. However,

using multiple systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only.

GPS only: Enables the GPS satellite system.

Demo Mode: Disables satellite systems.

Settings Menu 45

Setting Your Device Passcode

NOTICE

If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times, the device locks temporarily. After five incorrect attempts,

the device locks until you reset your passcode in the Garmin Explore app. If you have not paired your device with

your phone, the device deletes your data and resets to the factory default settings after five incorrect attempts.

You can set up a device passcode to prevent unauthorized users from using your device.

1 Select an option:

• During the initial setup, select Create Passcode when prompted.

• Select to open the apps list, and select Settings > System > Passcode > Set Passcode.

2 Enter a four-digit passcode.

3 Re-enter the passcode.

By default, you must enter the passcode immediately after you turn on the device or when the screen turns back

on. You can set a time interval before a passcode is required using the Require Passcode setting.

Changing Your Device Passcode

NOTICE

You must know your existing device passcode to change it. If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times,

the device locks temporarily. After five incorrect attempts, the device locks until you reset your passcode in the

Garmin Explore app. If you have not paired your device with your phone, the device deletes your data and resets

to the factory default settings after five incorrect attempts.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > System > Passcode > Change Passcode.

3 Enter your existing four-digit passcode.

4 Enter a new four-digit passcode.

5 Re-enter the passcode.

Turning On Expedition Mode

You can use expedition mode to prolong the battery life. In expedition mode, the screen shuts off, the device

enters low power mode, and the device collects fewer GPS track points. You can change how often GPS track

points are recorded.

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > System > Expedition Mode.

3 Select an option:

• To enable the device to prompt you to turn on expedition mode when you turn off the device, select

Expedition Mode > Prompted.

• To automatically turn on expedition mode after two minutes of inactivity, select Expedition Mode > Auto.

• To never turn on expedition mode, select Expedition Mode > Never.

4 Select Recording Interval.

In expedition mode, the device collects GPS track points at the frequency indicated.

NOTE: Recording track points less frequently maximizes battery life.

In expedition mode, the green LED flashes occasionally.

46 Settings Menu

Position Format Settings

NOTE: You should not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a

map or chart that specifies a different position format.

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > System > Position Format.

Position Format: Sets the position format in which a location reading appears.

Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured.

Map Spheroid: Shows the coordinate system the device is using. The default coordinate system is WGS 84.

Changing the Units of Measure

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > System > Units.

3 Select an option:

• To change the unit of measure for speed and distance, select Speed/Distance.

• To change the unit of measure for vertical speed, select Vertical Speed.

• To change the unit of measure for elevation, select Elevation > Elevation.

• To change the unit of measure for depth to feet, fathoms, or meters, select Elevation > Depth.

• To change the unit of measure for temperature, select Temperature.

• To change the unit of measure for pressure, select Pressure.

4 Select a unit of measure.

Time Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > System > Time.

Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.

Time Zone: Sets the time zone for the device. The Automatic option sets the time zone automatically based on

your GPS position.

Daylight Saving Time: Sets the device to use daylight saving time.

Resetting Data and Settings

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > System > Reset.

3 Select an option:

• To reset data specific to a trip, such as distance and averages, select Reset Trip Data.

• To delete all saved waypoints, select Delete All Waypoints.

• To clear the data recorded since you started your current activity, select Clear Current Activity.

NOTE: The device continues to record new data for the current activity.

• To reset all device settings to the factory default values, select Reset All Settings.

NOTE: Resetting all settings clears all geocaching activity from your device. It does not remove your saved

user data, such as courses and waypoints.

• To remove all saved user data and reset all settings on the device to the factory default values, select

Delete All.

NOTE: Deleting all settings removes your activity data, personal GPS data, history, and saved user data,

including courses and waypoints.

Restoring Default Page Settings

1 Open the page for which you will restore the settings.

2 Select to open the options menu.

3 Select Restore Defaults.

Settings Menu 47

Marine Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > Marine.

Appearance: Sets the appearance of marine navigation aids on the map.

Marine Alarm Setup: Sets alarms for when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored, when you are

off course by a specified distance, and when you enter water of a specific depth (Setting Up Marine Alarms,

page48).

Marine Speed Filter: Averages the speed of your vessel over a short period of time for smoother speed values.

Setting Up Marine Alarms

1 Select to open the apps list.

2 Select Settings > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup.

3 Select an alarm type.

4 Enter a distance, and select Done.

Searching for Settings

1 From the home page, select .

2 Select the Settings filter at the top of the screen.

3 Select Search Settings.

4 Enter all or part of the setting name.

Device Information

Product Updates

On your computer, install Garmin Express

™

(www.garmin.com/express). On your phone, install the Garmin

Explore app.

This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:

• Software updates

• Map updates

• Data uploads to Garmin Explore

• Product registration

Setting Up Garmin Express

1 Connect the device to your computer using a USBcable.

2 Go to garmin.com/express.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Getting More Information

You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website.

• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.

• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and

replacement parts.

48 Device Information

Device Care

NOTICE

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause

permanent damage.

Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result.

Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, sunscreen, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and

finishes.

Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB port.

Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.

Cleaning the Device

1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.

2 Wipe it dry.

Cleaning the USB Port

1 Turn off the device and disconnect the device from power.

2 Clean the USB port using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or cotton swab.

NOTE: If necessary, you can lightly dampen the cloth or cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol.

3 Allow the device to dry completely before you connect it to power.

Cleaning the Touchscreen

1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

2 If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.

3 If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect the device from power.

4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.

Data Management

File Types

NOTE: Most file types are stored in the GARMIN\NewFiles folder. The GARMIN\GPX folder is used for

geocaches. The GARMIN\GPXActivities folder is used for GPX activities if the device is set to save recordings

as GPX files (Data Recording Settings, page44).

The handheld device supports these file types:

• Files from Garmin Explore.

• GPX route, track, and waypoint files.

• GPX geocache files (Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer, page20).

• FIT courses, activities, and locations (waypoints).

Device Information 49

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.

1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.

2 Plug one end of the cable into the USB port on the device.

3 Plug the other end of the cable into a computer USB port.

Depending on your computer operating system, the device and memory card (optional) appear as either

portable devices, removable drives, or removable volumes.

NOTE: Mac

operating systems do not detect the device by default. You must use Garmin Express software

to interact with files on your device.

Transferring Files to Your Device Using a Computer

1 Connect the device to your computer.

Depending on your computer operating system, the device and memory card (optional) appear as either

portable devices, removable drives, or removable volumes.

NOTE: Mac operating systems do not detect the device by default. Garmin Express software can be used

to perform device updates, but you should use a Windows

operating system to interact with files on your

device.

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.

NOTE: Most file types have a named folder within the Garmin 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.

50 Device Information

Specifications

Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

Battery life

All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 130 hours

Expedition mode: up to 650 hours

Water rating IEC 60529 IP67

Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F)

Charging temperature range From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F)

Wireless frequency and transmit power 2,4 GHz: < 20 dBm

EU SAR

Body: 0,085 W/kg

Limb: 0,085 W/kg

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 applicable product and

licensing information.

1 Select Settings.

2 Select System.

3 Select About.

Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology.

The device is protected against the ingress of dust and withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min.

Device Information 51

Appendix

Data Fields

Some data fields require you to be navigating or require wireless accessories to display data.

24 hr Max. Temp.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24hours from a compatible temperature

sensor.

24 hr Min. Temp.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24hours from a compatible temperature

sensor.

Accuracy of GPS: The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to

within +/-3.65m (12ft.).

Activity Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.

Activity Time: The current time of the activity timer.

Ambient Pressure: The uncalibrated ambient pressure.

Ascent - Average: The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset.

Ascent - Maximum: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or meters per minute since the last reset.

Ascent - Total: The total elevation distance ascended during the activity or since the last reset.

Automotive Turn: The direction of the next turn in the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity.

Average HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity.

Average Lap: The average lap time for the current activity.

Avg. HR: The average heart rate for the current activity.

Barometer: The calibrated current pressure.

Battery Level: The remaining battery power.

Bearing: The angular direction. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Bearing to Destination: The direction from your current location to a destination. You must be navigating for this

data to appear.

Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm. Your device must be connected to a cadence

accessory for this data to appear.

Calories: The amount of total calories burned.

Compass Heading: The direction you are moving based on the compass.

Course: The direction from your starting location to a destination. Course can be viewed as a planned or set

route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Current Lap: The stopwatch time for the current lap.

Date: The current day, month, and year.

Descent - Average: The average vertical distance of descent since the last reset.

Descent - Maximum: The maximum rate of descent in meters per minute or feet per minute since the last reset.

Descent - Total: The total elevation distance descended during the activity or since the last reset.

Distance to Dest.: The remaining distance to the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to

appear.

Distance to Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route. You must be navigating for this

data to appear.

Elapsed Activity Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start the timer and run for 10 minutes, then

stop the timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes.

Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below sea level.

Elevation Above Ground: The altitude of your current location above ground level.

Elevation - Maximum: The highest elevation reached since the last reset.

Elevation - Minimum: The lowest elevation reached since the last reset.

52 Appendix

ETAatDestination: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final destination (adjusted to the local

time of the destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear.

ETAat Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local

time of the waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance.

Glide Ratio to Dest.: The glide ratio required to descend from your current position to the destination elevation.

You must be navigating for this data to appear.

GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS.

GPS Heading: The direction you are moving based on GPS.

GPSSignal Strength: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.

Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance). For example, if you climb 3m (10ft.) for every

60m (200ft.) you travel, the grade is 5%.

Heading: The direction you are moving.

Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your device must be connected to a compatible heart

rate monitor.

Heart Rate - %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate.

Heart Rate Zone: The performance zone of your current heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your

user profile and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age).

Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap.

Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current lap.

Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current lap.

Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.

Lap Heart Rate Percent: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap.

Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap.

Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.

Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.

Last Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed lap.

Last Lap HR: The average heart rate for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.

Location (lat/lon): The current position in latitude and longitude, regardless of the selected position format

setting.

Location (selected): The current position using the selected position format setting.

Location of Dest.: The position of your final destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

None: This is a blank data field.

Odometer: A running tally of the 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 of travel. You must

be navigating for this data to appear.

Pace: The current pace.

Pointer: An arrow points in the direction of the next waypoint or turn. You must be navigating for this data to

appear.

Speed: The current rate of travel.

Speed Limit: The reported speed limit for the road. Not available in all maps and in all areas. Always rely on

posted road signs for actual speed limits.

Appendix 53

Speed - Maximum: The highest speed reached since the last reset.

Speed - Moving Avg.: The average speed while moving since the last reset.

Speed - Overall Avg.: The average speed while moving and stopped since the last reset.

Stopwatch Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity.

Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.

Sunrise/Sunset: The time of the next sunrise or sunset based on your GPS position.

Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.

Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor. Your device

must be connected to a tempe sensor for this data to appear.

Temperature - Water: The temperature of the water. Your device must be connected to a NMEA

0183 device

capable of acquiring the water temperature.

Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight

saving time).

Time to Destination: The estimated time remaining before you reach the destination. You must be navigating

for this data to appear.

Time to Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach the next waypoint in the route. You must be

navigating for this data to appear.

To Course: The direction in which you must move to get back on the route. You must be navigating for this data

to appear.

Total Lap: The stopwatch time for all the completed laps.

Trip Odometer: A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset.

Trip Time: A running tally of the total time spent moving and not moving since the last reset.

Trip Time - Moving: A running tally of the time spent moving since the last reset.

Trip Time - Stopped: A running tally of the time spent not moving since the last reset.

Turn: The angle of difference (in degrees) between the bearing to your destination and your current course. L

means turn left. R means turn right. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Velocity Made Good: The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route. You must be navigating

for this data to appear.

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 Dist. to Next: The elevation distance between your current position and the next waypoint in the route.

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 must be navigating for this data to appear.

Waypoint at Next: The next point on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

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.

tempe

Your device is compatible with the tempe temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or

loop where it is exposed to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. You

must pair the tempe sensor with your device to display temperature data. See the instructions for your tempe

sensor for more information.

54 Appendix

Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors

• Verify that the sensor is compatible with your Garmin device.

• Before you pair the sensor with your Garmin device, move 10 m (33 ft.) away from other sensors with ANT+

technology.

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

• After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically recognizes the sensor each time it is activated.

This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when

the sensors are activated and functioning correctly.

• When paired, your Garmin device receives data from only your sensor, and you can go near other sensors.

Troubleshooting

Maximizing Battery Life

You can do several things to extend the battery life.

• Reduce the screen brightness (Display and Brightness Settings, page42).

• Reduce the length of time before the backlight turns off (Display and Brightness Settings, page42).

• Turn off the screen automatically when the backlight times out (Display and Brightness Settings, page42).

• Use expedition mode (Turning On Expedition Mode, page46).

• Turn off wireless connectivity (Wi‑Fi Settings, page43).

• Turn off Bluetooth technology (Bluetooth Settings, page43).

• Turn off additional satellite systems (Satellite Settings, page45).

Long-Term Storage

When you do not plan to use the device for several months, you should charge the battery to at least 50% before

you store the device. You should store the device in a cool, dry place with temperatures around the typical

household level. After storage, you should fully recharge the device before using it.

Restarting the Device

If the device stops responding, you may need to restart it. This does not erase any of your data or settings.

Hold the power button for approximately 15 seconds.

About Heart Rate Zones

Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their

level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted

heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are

calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.

Fitness Goals

Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying

these principles.

• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.

• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.

If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page56) to

determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.

If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms

and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is

220 minus your age.

Appendix 55

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

Zone

% of Maximum Heart

Rate

Perceived Exertion Benefits

1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing

Beginning-level aerobic training,

reduces stress

2 60–70%

Comfortable pace, slightly deeper

breathing, conversation possible

Basic cardiovascular training, good

recovery pace

3 70–80%

Moderate pace, more difficult to hold

conversation

Improved aerobic capacity, optimal

cardiovascular training

4 80–90%

Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable,

breathing forceful

Improved anaerobic capacity and

threshold, improved speed

5 90–100%

Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long

period of time, labored breathing

Anaerobic and muscular endurance,

increased power

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