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Change the Grid Reference on a Garmin Mode eTrex

If you wish to set your Garmin eTrex® handheld to a different grid reference system e.g. British Grid, please follow the steps below.

  1. Turn the unit On
  2. Press the Page button and continue until you reach the main menu
  3. Select Setup and press the Enter button
  4. Select Units and press the Enter button

You will receive a series of options, the first of which will be the POSITION FRMT please highlight this and press the Enter button to enter a menu where you can choose between the formats. Please select the one you wish to use (e.g. British Grid) and press Enter to save this as your current settings

List of eTrex Handhelds with a Garmin Mode USB Interface

  • eTrex Venture® Cx and HC
  • eTrex Summit® HC
  • eTrex Legend® H, C, Cx, and HCx
  • eTrex Vista® H, C, Cx, and HCx