Getting Started
- Install the batteries in the eTrex® SE navigator (Installing AA Batteries) or charge the eTrex Solar navigator (Charging the eTrex Solar Navigator).
- Turn on the device and select your language (Turning On the Device).
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Pair your device with the
Garmin Explore™ app on your phone (Pairing Your Phone).
The app allows you to receive notifications, view weather forecasts, search for live geocache data, and more.
- If necessary, create a passcode to secure your device (Setting Your Device Passcode).
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Check for updates (Product Updates).
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.
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Go outdoors to an open area and wait while the device locates satellites.
When the device acquires satellite signals, it automatically starts tracking your path and recording it as an activity.
- Navigate to a destination (Navigating to a Destination).