Garmin eTrex HC GPS Location settings set to TL numbers not Co-ordinates. How do I change this setting? I can't input normal N degree/ E degree (etc.) co-ordinates manaully because the location field shows a TL number instead. How do I change the setting?

You need to make sure your GPS unit and Google maps are using the same map datum.
In your user manual:
http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/eTrexLegend_OwnersManual.pdf
Page 44, Setup Options, Units, Position Format: I suggest setting to:
hddd.ddddd as this is the digital format and easier to read

In Google Maps, right click - Drop Latitude/Longitude marker and this should show the co-ordinates in digital degrees. Alternatively, you can hit the SEND button in GoogleMaps, and it will send the marked location to the GPS via the Garmin website. You may have to install the Garmin plug-in into your browser first, but it's well worth it.

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Unfortunately Garmin satnavs do not allow OS Grid References instead of Longitude and Latitude. However if you need to find the Longitude and Latitude of a point it can be done by going to http://www.gorissen.info/Pierre/maps/googleMapLocationv3.php Zoom in on the location you want and left click on it. The longitude and latitude will appear in a box to the right of the map. You need to set the co-ordinate system of the satnav to match the longitude and latitude format of the satnav. To do this touch Where to, Co-Ordinates, Format. Enter the co-ordinates and touch next. It's not an ideal solution but it might help you out if you're stuck.

Hi!

From your owner's manual, to reset to factory defaults (Page 34)
http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/eTrexVenture_OwnersManual.pdf

Select the route page options button and press the Thumb Stick in to access the options menu.
Select "Restore Defaults" and then press in on the Thumb Stick to restore factory settings.
Hope this is of some help to you.
Good Luck!

absolutely! Hve yoiu checked that this model does not have a switch on the rear as well as on the front? the one of the front is standby. The other one is main power. Not 100% sure about your model so just check first. Other than that take it back to seller for replacement or instructions

First create a waypoint, and then modify it. Hold down the enter button for two seconds (the thumb-toggle on the face of the unit). This opens a screen with a number at the top and coordinates of your current location below. Once you've grabbed the coordinates you can change the name and the coordinates and the name and save it as a waypoint. Use the thumb-toggle to bring up number pads and letter pads for each line.

Go into your device and pull up the setup section. There should be a selection that needs to be checked called WAAS. When that is selected your accuracy should be +- 3 meters if I remember correctly. At any rate it will be much more accurate.

Mark a waypoint, then edit the waypoint, entering the new co-ordinates.

Please post the co-ordinate of the starting waypoint and I'll check it with mine.

BNG stands for 'British National Grid'

1. Go to the Setup menu
2. Select Units
3. Change the Position Format to hddd°mm.mmm'

If you press in the control stick, it will make a waypoint at your location and you can see the co-ordinates. The numbers can be displayed in various ways, all depends the settings you have used in the Etrex.
Your bearing will be on your Navigation Page.
http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/eTrex_OwnersManual.pdf