Garmin Etrex 10 Geographical Positioning System - Menu Structure

 

              Garmin Etrex 10   Geographical Positioning System  -  Menu Structure

To turn on the device press the "light" button.   When the device is turned on, the following 22 menu options are displayed:           

Use the Joystick to move item by item through the menu and depress the Joystick to select the item.

The ▲ ▼ Buttons on the device may be used to  page through the menu in blocks of six.   

               

	1	Map	2	Where To?
	3	Compass	4	Mark Waypoint
	5	Trip Computer	6	Setup
	7	Waypoint Manager	8	Geocaches
	9	Route Planner	10	Track Manager
	11	Active Route	12	Proximity Alarms
	13	Waypoint Averaging	14	Man Overboard
	15	Area Calculation	16	Profile Change
	17	Calendar	18	Calculator
	19	Sun and Moon	20	Stopwatch
	21	Hunt and Fish	22	Satellite

The numbers 1 to 22 are listed below with explanations.

When using the device for navigation, for best results, stand in an open outdoor space not obstructed by buildings, trees, etc. Hold the device at arm's length and at face level with the screen angled to 45° for about half a minute - this is the best angle to acquire the most satellite signals, and therefore obtain a greater location accuracy.

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Time of Day,  Date,  Battery Charge and GPS signal strength can be checked at any time when the unit is switched on by depressing the LIGHT button.

🌏    Waypoints  are points on the Earth's Surface that you have chosen and specified.   

🌏     Location accuracy is generally within about six feet anywhere on the earth's surface. 

You can easily check the Number of Satellites presently acquired, and the Location Accuracy by selecting Satellite from the main menu.   At least 12 Satellites are normally acquired at any one time if a clear view of the sky exists.

The location accuracy is the figure shown beneath "GPS + GLONASS " on the  Satellite  menu screen.

     🛰3      🛰16      🛰5     🛰8      🛰84    🛰39     🛰52     🛰7     🛰23    🛰90

   Each Satellite has an ident number.

The items shown in RED below are things that need setting up before using the device -  Do These First !

1.       Map

Use the   ▲ ▼   buttons on the device for zooming, and the   Joystick   to pan.

2.    Where To?

              

Presents the following options:     Recent Finds.     Waypoints.     Tracks.   

                                                               Routes.     Coordinates.     Cities.

 Having made a selection, select Go and then select Compass from the main menu. The big Arrow Triangle on the compass points in the direction that you need to proceed. To activate the compass you will need to walk a few feet in any direction; this enables the satellites to detect the orientation of your Garmin device.

To return along a stored Track:  Select the Track and then select Tracback.

3.     Compass            

                                

Displays the    North   South   East   West    circular compass and the following data:

🚶🏽‍♂️  Speed   🚶🏽‍♂️  Distance to Next  🚶🏽‍♂️  Estimated Time of  Arrival   

🚶🏽‍♂️ Time to Next 🚶🏽‍♂️

4.    Mark Waypoint

To record your present location as a Waypoint :  Enter a name to identify it for later by overtyping the number which automatically appears. Press Done when finished. Note that there is sometimes a response delay to button presses.

To store a Waypoint for any place : First enter a name to identify it for later, then enter the coordinates for the place. 

Press  Done  when finished.  Your Waypoint is now stored for future use - easily accessed via the name you gave it.

Google Earth or Google Maps is the best way to find your coordinates. Even if you have obtained your coordinates from another source, it is strongly recommended to check them out on Google Earth before entering them.

A note can be added below the Waypoint name; useful for reminders about the details of a site.

         

5.    Trip Computer

        Displays the following Data : 

        Elevation.       Trip Odometer.         Speed.         Maximum Speed.  

   

        Moving Time.       Moving Average      Stopped Time.      Overall Average.

 

        Length of Time Until Sunset  🌅     or     Length of Time Until Sunrise  🌅   

6.    Setup

       Presents the following menu choices:

       System        Set the Satellite System.    eg. GPS + GLONASS     

                           (GPS = 🇺🇸  GLONASS = 🇷🇺)

                            Set Battery Type.  eg.  NiMH  This is best choice. (Remember to carry spare batteries!)

       Map    Adjust   Backlight Timeout  (time for screen light to dim)  

                   and  Screen Contrast Level.

       Tracks.     Set details relating to Tracks, such as recording interval and show 

                        on map.

       Reset      Reset Trip Data.    Delete All Waypoints.    Clear Current Track.       

                       Reset Device.

                              

The device may also be reset by removing and reinserting the batteries - your stored data is retained.

       Page Sequence       Change Page Sequence of Menu Items.

       Units     Set Measurement Units.     

                    Statute  (Miles and Feet) recommended for UK and USA.

       Time       Set Time display type.     24 Hour Clock   or   am/pm

       Position Format        Set the Location System.     Best to use Decimal    

                  Degree  hddd.ddddd for Google Earth compatibility and accuracy.

Convert Trig Coordinates to Decimal Degrees and vice versa if required by using readily available online converters.

                      

        Heading           Set Directional details and North Reference.

        

        Geocaches       Used to store and monitor Geocaching.

        Routing            Enables the setting of   Off Road Transitions.

        Profiles         Set usage type.     eg. Recreational.

        About      Displays Device Software Version and Device ID Number   -   

                        (Make a note of this in case you lose the unit.)

7.     Waypoint Manager

Enter the Waypoint manager screen and press the “back“ button to display the list of your stored Waypoints.

To edit a Waypoint, select it from the list and make the changes. To delete a Waypoint, select it from the list and then press the “Menu“ button which presents several options, including Delete.

      

Regularly delete any unwanted Waypoints to free up memory space.

8.    Geocaches 

         Store and manage Geocaches.

          

9.    Route Planner

       Create a Route by selecting Waypoints. A good method is to plan a route on  

       Google Earth or Google Maps, clicking on  selected points along the route to 

       obtain their coordinates.  eg. N53.267702 W3.125078 ,      

       N53.325531 W3.133987,  etc.    Remember to logically name each point!      

       Select Back to save the Route.

       By connecting the device to a computer (with the supplied USB cable) it is 

       possible to download Google Earth or Google Maps coordinates directly, 

       without having to key each one separately.

To reverse a route (as in wanting to return the way you came) select the route and then select Reverse Route. This is one of the greatest features of these devices, and it is potentially a life saver! 

To change the name of a Route: Select the Route and then select Change Name.

10   Track Manager

     Manage Track Details.    ↪️   Remember that a Track is a recording of a Route   

11   Active Route

        Manage Route Details.

12   Proximity Alarms

       Create a Proximity Alarm. Once an alarm is set an alert message will be   

       displayed on screen to indicate when your set proximity distance from your 

       destination is reached.   This is a screen display and not an audible alarm. 🔕

13   Waypoint Averaging

         Increase the accuracy of a Waypoint by taking several readings of it over 

         intervals of time.    

        

         Collect up to eight samples with about 90 minutes between for best results.  

         Select the Waypoint of where you are at from the list and press Enter.  

        Wait until the Sample Confidence Bar reaches 100%, then press Save.

          

14   Man Overboard ⚠️                       🏊🏼‍♂️                      🚤                      🚁

        Use for a quick recording of your current location and return to that location.

        

15   Area Calculation

       Use to calculate land areas by walking (or driving) the perimeter of the area.  

       (Remember that it is also possible to determine land areas on Google Earth - 

       click on the ruler icon and mark out the perimeter.)

16   Profile Change

        Use to change device usage.  (Set normally to Recreational.)

17   Calendar

        Displays a Calendar.      By selecting a day on the calendar, any records found 

        for that date will be shown.

18   Calculator

        Displays an onscreen calculator.  

19   Sun and Moon

        Gives  Sunrise,  Sunset,  Moonrise and Moonset times for any date chosen 

        on a calendar.  This also shows an image of the Moon's Phase for the chosen 

        date.       🌓  🌗  🌖

20   Stopwatch

        Displays the following data fields:

        Laps.   Lap Distance.   Last Lap.  Current Lap.  Total Lap.  Average Lap.

21   Satellite

        Displays Satellite Data including the number of presently connected satellites.

        This also displays your present location, its accuracy, and your Elevation in 

        feet. (Beware of Elevation readings;    

        Google search for information on GPS Elevation Accuracy - the degree of 

        error in readings can be substantial!)

22   Hunt and Fish

        Choose a Date on the Calendar to display Poor,  Average,  Good,  and  

        Excellent  days for  Fishing and Hunting.     

          

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🔋 To check Battery Level :    With the device turned on press the "light" button. 

                                              This will also display the current Time and Date.

Compiled by RJP from Etrex user user guide.   January 2024.