I recently got an ETrex Touch. I don't have any prior experience with GPS.
This is how the manual says to get to the Expedition Mode Settings:
Turning On Expedition Mode
- Select to open the apps list.
- Select Settings > System > Expedition Mode.
I can get to Settings > System, but there is no option to select Expedition Mode. The manual is wrong.
So how do I really do it?
Expedition Mode on the eTrex Touch is tucked away in a slightly different spot than the manual suggests, and the firmware version on your unit can affect where it appears. The most reliable way to find it is to go to Settings, then System, and look carefully through all the options on that screen by scrolling down, as it can appear lower in the list than you might expect and is easy to miss.
If it genuinely is not there at all, the most likely explanation is that your firmware is not up to date. Garmin has revised the eTrex Touch software a few times and the menu structure has shifted between versions. Connect the device to your computer with Garmin Express and check whether there is a firmware update waiting for you. After updating, go back and check Settings > System again and Expedition Mode should be present.
It is also worth knowing that Expedition Mode only makes a real difference in terms of battery life when you are recording a track, since it reduces the GPS polling rate. If your unit is set to a Demo or Simulator mode in the System settings, Expedition Mode may be greyed out or hidden entirely, so check that you are in Normal GPS mode first.
If after a firmware update it is still missing, it is possible your specific hardware revision of the eTrex Touch does not support that feature despite the manual implying otherwise, since Garmin does occasionally publish a single manual that covers slightly different hardware variants. In that case contacting Garmin support directly with your device's serial number is the fastest way to get a definitive answer.
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to open the apps list. 