Main Menu Tools; Geocaches; Downloading Geocaches Using A Computer - Garmin GPSMAP 79S Owner's Manual

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Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
Recording Controls: Allows you to view details about the current activity and control the current activity
recording
(Viewing the Current Activity, page
Waypoint Manager: Displays all waypoints saved to the device
Geocaching: Displays a list of downloaded geocaches
Recorded Activities: Displays your current activity and a list of recorded activities
Active Route: Displays your active route and upcoming waypoints
Route Planner: Displays a list of saved routes and allows you to create new routes
Route Planner, page
15).
Saved Tracks: Displays a list of saved tracks
Sight 'N Go: Allows you to point the device at an object in the distance, and navigate using the object as a
reference point
(Navigating with Sight 'N Go, page
Proximity Alarms: Allows you to set alerts to sound when you are within a specified distance of particular
locations
(Setting a Proximity Alarm, page
Profile Change: Allows you to change the device profile to customize your settings and data fields for a
particular activity or trip
Area Calculation: Allows you to calculate the size of an area
Calendar: Displays a calendar.
Hunt and Fish: Displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location.
Sun and Moon: Displays sunrise and sunset times, along with the moon phase, based on your GPS position.
Photo Viewer: Displays saved photos.
Waypoint Averaging: Allows you to refine a waypoint location for more accuracy
Waypoint Location, page
Calculator: Displays a calculator.
Alarm Clock: Sets an audible alarm. If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on
at a specific time.
Stopwatch: Allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps.

Geocaches

Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hide or search for hidden caches using clues and
GPS coordinates.

Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer

You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a computer
page
33). You can place the geocache files into a GPX file and import them into the GPX folder on the device.
With a premium membership to geocaching.com, you can use the "pocket query" feature to load a large group
of geocaches onto your device as a single GPX file.
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to www.geocaching.com.
3 If necessary, create an account.
4 Sign in.
5 Follow the instructions at geocaching.com to find and download geocaches to your device.

Main Menu Tools

Main Menu Tools
18).
(Creating a Track from a Saved Activity, page
23).
(Selecting a Profile, page
13).
(Waypoints, page
(Geocaches, page
21).
(Routes, page
9).
24).
(Calculating the Size of an Area, page
(Transferring Files to Your Device,
12).
(Recordings, page
17).
15).
(Creating a Route Using
19).
24).
(Increasing the Accuracy of a
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