Garmin ETREX 22X Owner's Manual

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Change Data Fields: Allows you to customize the altimeter datafields.Reset: Resets the altimeter data, including waypoint, track, andtrip data.Calibrate Altimeter: See (Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter,page 4).Restore Defaults: Restores the altimeter to factory defaultsettings.Trip ComputerThe trip computer displays your current speed, average speed,trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You can customizethe trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields.Trip Computer SettingsFrom the trip computer, select menu.Reset: Resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurateinformation, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers shown on thetrip computer page.Change Data Fields: Customizes the trip computer data fields.Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and informationdisplayed on the dashboard.NOTE: Your customized settings are remembered by thedashboard. Your settings are not lost when you changeprofiles (Profiles, page 8).Restore Defaults: Restores the trip computer to factory defaultsettings.Restoring Default Page Settings1 Open a page for which you will restore the settings.2 Select menu > Restore Defaults.Main Menu Features and SettingsGeocachesGeocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hideor search for hidden caches using clues and GPS coordinates.Downloading Geocaches Using a ComputerYou can load geocaches manually onto your device using acomputer (Transferring Files to Your Device, page 10). Youcan place the geocache files into a GPX file and import theminto the GPX folder on the device. With a premium membershipto geocaching.com, you can use the "pocket query" feature toload a large group of geocaches onto your device as a singleGPX 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 anddownload geocaches to your device.Navigating to a Geocache1 Select Geocaches.2 Select a geocache.3 Select Go.Logging the AttemptAfter you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log yourresults. You can verify some geocaches atwww.geocaching.com.1 Select Geocaches > Log Attempt.2 Select Found, Did not Find, Needs Repair, orUnattempted.3 Select an option:• To stop logging, select Done.• To begin navigation to the geocache nearest you, selectFind Next Closest.• To enter a comment about looking for the cache or aboutthe cache itself, select Add Comment, enter a comment,and select Done.If you are signed in to www.geocaching.com, the log uploads toyour www.geocaching.com account automatically.chirp™A chirp is a small Garmin®accessory that is programmed andleft in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in ageocache. For more information about the chirp, see the chirpOwner's Manual at www.garmin.com.Enabling chirp Searching1 Select Setup > Geocaches.2 Select chirp™ Searching > On.Sending and Receiving Data WirelesslyBefore you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 feet(3 m) of a compatible device.Your device can send and receive data when paired withanother compatible device or smartphone using ANT+®wirelesstechnology. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, andtracks.NOTE: This feature is not available for all device models.1 Select Share Wirelessly.2 Select an option:• Select Send, and select a type of data.• Select Receive to receive data from another device. Theother compatible device must be attempting to send data.3 Follow the on-screen instructions.Setting a Proximity AlarmProximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified rangeof a particular location.1 Select Proximity Alarms > Create Alarm.2 Select a category.3 Select a location.4 Select Use.5 Enter a radius.When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the devicesounds a tone.Calculating the Size of an Area1 Select Area Calculation > Start.2 Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate.3 Select Calculate when finished.Satellite PageThe satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy,satellite locations, and signal strength.GPS Satellite SettingsSelect Satellite > menu.NOTE: Some settings are only available when Use Demo Modeis enabled.Use Demo Mode: Allows you to turn the GPS off.Use Satellite System: Allows you to turn the GPS on.Main Menu Features and Settings 5