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Geocaching Geocaching is a high‑tech version of treasure hunting. Geocachers seek hidden treasures or "caches" using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet. Using your nüvi, you can navigate the woods or urban streets to find the hiding spot of the cache. Quick Links • Selecting a usage mode: page 5 • Entering coordinates: page 12 • Finding geographic points: page 12 • Finding a place using the map: page 13 • Using TracBack: page 13 • Using the compass: page 22 Geocaching Downloading Geocaches 1. Go to www.geocaching.com. 2. Register for a free basic membership. 3. Search for a geocache. The nüvi accepts *.GPX files. 4. Use a USB cable (not included) to connect your nüvi to an available USB port on your computer. Note: In order to download geocaches to your nüvi, you must first download and install the Garmin Communicator plug‑in. 5. Click Send to GPS. Follow the on‑screen instructions. Note: You can also download geocaches to the optional microSD card. For more information, see pages 16-18. nϋvi 500 Series Owner's Manual 33

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nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual
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Geocaching
Geocaching
Geocaching is a high-tech version of
treasure hunting. Geocachers seek
hidden treasures or “caches” using GPS
coordinates posted on the Internet. Using
your nüvi, you can navigate the woods
or urban streets to find the hiding spot of
the cache.
Quick Links
Selecting a usage mode:
page 5
Entering coordinates:
page 12
Finding geographic points:
page 12
Finding a place using the map:
page 13
Using TracBack:
page 13
Using the compass:
page 22
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Downloading Geocaches
1. Go to
www.geocaching.com
.
2. Register for a free basic membership.
3. Search for a geocache. The nüvi
accepts *.GPX files.
4. Use a USB cable (not included) to
connect your nüvi to an available USB
port on your computer.
NOTE:
In order to download
geocaches to your nüvi, you must
first download and install the Garmin
Communicator plug-in.
5. Click
Send to GPS
. Follow the
on‑screen instructions.
NOTE:
You can also download
geocaches to the optional microSD
card. For more information, see
pages 16–18
.