Garmin eTrex Setup Manual

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2.1.4 Initializing the GPS ReceiverWhen the satellite is turned on for the first time, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish itslocation. To receive the satellite signals you must:➢ Be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky➢ GPS is now searching for the satellite signals➢ The Locating Satellites is replaced by Acquiring Satellites message➢ Once the connection is established the Location and Coordinates appear in the AcquiringSatellites WindowAcquiring Satellites Window2.2 Loading a MapOpenStreetMap data is free to use however you like. Important! The changes need to be released underthe OSM license. OSM data can be transformed into map files compatible with Garmin GPS devices.CloudMade (http://cloudmade.com) is one of the companies that produces free Garmin maps for a largenumber of countries.Download a map:➢ To find maps of the area, load http://downloads.cloudmade.com and browse the maps. TheGarmin maps are in .img format.➢ Once the area of interest is found, download the appropriate file to the computer.➢ Unzip the file, this will extract the file called gmapsupp.imgLoad the map onto the Garmin device by putting the device into USB Mass Storage mode, and copyingover the file:➢ Press Menu twice or Page key until arriving to Main Menu➢ Select the Setup icon, press Enter, then select the Interface icon, and press Enter➢ Connect the GPS to the Computer via USB cable, highlight the USB Mass Storage button andpress Enter, the device shows up on a system as a drive➢ If it doesn't exist create a folder called Garmin on the device➢ Copy the downloaded gmapsupp.img file to the Garmin folder; if the file already exists youmight want to archive the existing file➢ Disconnect the GPS or press the Power button to restart the unit - the map should be available