Garmin eTrex GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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The ‘SETUP’ Menu
Reference
Setup Menu
Choose a 12 hour or 24
hour time setting.
Setup Menu
The Setup Menu allows you to customize the eTrex.
From the Setup Menu you can change coordinate
systems, map datums, and distance units. You can also
change the time format, north reference, operating mode,
display contrast, and display back light timeout.
Time Page
The ‘Time’ Page allows you to select a 12 hour or 24
hour time format, enter the proper time zone, and choose
Daylight Savings Time. When you select 12 hour time
formatting, the clock will read like a standard clock with
12 hour AM and 12 hour PM cycles. The 24 hour option
sets the eTrex to display a 24 hour cycle (Military Time).
To change the time format:
1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. The ‘SETUP’ Page appears.
2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘TIME’
and press ENTER.
3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the ‘TIME
FORMAT’ fi eld and press ENTER.
4. Press the UP or DOWN Button, select 12 or 24
hours and press ENTER. Press PAGE to get back to
the page of your choice.
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