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Using Your Trail GPS
Hiking, Geocaching & Mapping
John Robb Bio
• Early Adopter
• Using GPS since 2004
• Webmaster OGA
• Partner in Online Geocaching Store – cacheatnight.com
• Internet Consultant by Day
Topics For Today
• Set up tips• Power saving tips• Screen review Garmin GPSMAP 62s• Use of third party trail maps• Track Logs• Use of third party aerial imagery• Discussion on best practices
for geocaching• How to use and program
CHIRP accessories
Screen Protector
Calibrate Compass
• When Readings Erratic
• After a plane flight
• When you change batteries
Power Tips
• Set Screen Timeout
• Use Batter Saver
• Dim Screen
• Use External Cable(set in spanner mode)
Screen Order
Main Menu Setup Page Sequence
Track Setup
• Check your interval
• Show on Map
Track ↑↓
• Track UP
• North UP
Chose Maps
• More than one map
• Free Maps– OpenStreetMap
– ibycus.com
• Also Free– Ontario Trail Maps
Measurements
• I use Metric
• Can switch anytime
Position Format
• Online resourcesDegree, Decimal Minutes
Compass
• True
• Magnetic
Routing
• Changes by profile
• Use avoid options in automotive mode
Profiles
• Standard
• Custom
Mark Waypoints
• Use Frequently
• Use waypoint manager to edit
Mark Waypoint
• Change Name
• Edit Location
Optionally Change
• Icon
• Notes
Find Options
• Waypoints
• Geocaches
• Coordinates
Others
• Addresses, cities, amenities, etc
Waypoint Manager
• Edits after creation
• Additional Options– Average Location
– Project waypoint
Map View
• Common View
• Measure Distance
Compass
• Remember to reset
• Change Fields to suit
• Sight ‘N Go
• Can also use Trip Computer
Track Logs
• Make sure it’s on
• Upload online for tracking
• Using Mapsource for editing
3rd Party Images
• Custom Maps
• Scan, Download
Garmin Tutorial on Third Party Imagery
Geocaching
• High-tech treasure hunt using GPS receivers to find hidden containers.
• Biggest Area of Growth for GPSrManufacturers
Geocaching
• Paperless caching
• Quick saving of waypoints
chirp
• Garmin Technology
• Proximity based
• Special waypoint
• Colorado, Oregon, GPSMAP 62/76
