Magellan 605-0183-004 A user manual Create a Geocache, VantagePoint Software Update

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8.A ‘Save Route’ Window opens. Add any comments, media you want and lastly give the route a name that you can identify later when you want to active the route.

9.Move the cursor again to the Route window and click ‘Close’.

10.Double click on the displayed route to bring up information (Distance, stops, etc.) for the route.

Create a Geocache

A GPS receiver and a hunger for adventure are all you need for a high-tech treasure hunt. Use your VantagePoint application software to create a "cache" or treasure hunt. Then store the geocache information in your MyGPS folder of your PC. To create a geocache with VantagePoint, use the following instructions:

1.Use the Map Manipulator to zoom in and display the place on the map you want to add a waypoint.

2.In the Toolbar, expand the Map Tools.

3.Select the Push Pin Icon and select ‘Geocache’ from the drop-down menu.

4.Move the square ‘Place Geocache’ cursor to the position on the map that you want to place it.

5.Click once and the ‘New

Geocache’ window is displayed.

6.This process was just like creating a waypoint until now. Notice how much more information can be stored in the ‘New Geocache’ window.

Geocaches can then be transferred to your GPS receiver. Once installed in your receiver, they can also be uploaded to the web at www.geocaching.com as a .gpx file.

VantagePoint Software Update

To update VantagePoint software follow the instructions below:

1.Click on Connect tab in VantagePoint.

2.Click on the (Update tool).

3.Select on VantagePoint Update.

4.If there is a software version update available, you will get an automatic update.

5.If you already have the current software version, you will see:

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Contents VantagePoint PC Application Software Overview Installation Launch VantagePoint First Time Use Main WindowFile Menu Search Map Manipulator FunctionsStartup Using VantagePointSelect a Map Create a Waypoint Create a Route Not usable for eXplorist GCVantagePoint Software Update Create a GeocacheGPS Software Updates Protect Functions for Software UpdateExporting Waypoints, Geocaches, and Routes to GPS Transfer Base Map and Detailed Maps to GPSImporting Waypoints, Geocaches, and Routes to GPS Geocaching Tools eXplorist GC Publishing Geocaches Uploading Field Notes and Logs