Filtering The Geocache List; Saving A Custom Geocache Filter; Editing A Custom Geocache Filter; Applying A Custom Filter To A Geocache List - Garmin Oregon 700 Series Owner's Manual

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• To stop logging, select Done.
• To enter a comment about looking for the cache or about
the cache itself, select Edit Comment, enter a comment,
and select
.
If you are connected to geocaching.com, the log is uploaded to
your geocaching.com account automatically.

Filtering the Geocache List

You can filter your geocache list based on certain factors, such
as the level of difficulty.
1
From the app drawer, select Geocaching >
2
Select one or more option to filter:
• To filter by a geocache category, such as puzzle or event,
select Type.
• To filter by the physical size of the geocache container,
select Size.
• To filter by Unattempted, Did Not Find, or Found
geocaches, select Status.
• To filter by the GPX file, live data, or pocket queries you
have downloaded, select Geocache Files.
• To filter by the difficulty level of finding the geocache, or
the difficulty of the terrain, use the slider bars to adjust the
difficulty levels.
3
Select
.

Saving a Custom Geocache Filter

You can create and save custom filters for geocaches based on
specific factors.
1
From the app drawer, select Setup > Geocaching > Filter
Setup > Create Filter > Create Filter.
2
Select items to filter.
3
Select
.
By default, the new filter is saved automatically as Filter
followed by a number. For example, Filter 2. You can edit the
geocache filter to change the name
Geocache Filter, page
6).

Editing a Custom Geocache Filter

1
From the app drawer, select Setup > Geocaching > Filter
Setup.
2
Select a filter.
3
Select an item to edit.

Applying a Custom Filter to a Geocache List

After you create a filter, you can apply it to the geocache list.
1
From the geocache list, select
2
Select a filter.

Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer

You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a
computer
(Transferring Files to Your Device, page
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.
6
.
(Editing a Custom
.
16). You

chirp

A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left
in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in a
geocache. For more information about the chirp, see the chirp
Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com.

Enabling chirp Searching

1
From the app drawer, select Setup > Geocaching.
2
Select chirp Searching > On.

Finding a Geocache with a chirp

1
With chirp searching enabled, navigate to a geocache.
When you are within approximately 10 m (33 ft.) of the
geocache that contains a chirp, details about the chirp
appear.
2
Select Show Details.
3
If necessary, select Go to navigate to the next stage of the
geocache.
Removing Live Geocache Data from the
Device
You can remove live geocache data to show only geocaches
manually loaded on the device using a computer.
From the app drawer, select Setup > Geocaching >
Geocaching Live > Remove Live Data.
Live geocaching data is removed from the device and no
longer appears in the geocache list.
Removing Your Device Registration From
Geocaching.com
If you transfer ownership of your device, you can remove your
device registration from the geocaching website.
From the app drawer, select Setup > Geocaching >
Geocaching Live > Unregister Device.

Navigation

You can navigate routes and tracks, to a waypoint, geocache,
photo, or any saved location in the device. You can use the map
or the compass to navigate to your destination.

Navigating to a Destination

1
Select an option:
• From the home screen, select
• During an activity, select
2
Select a category.
3
Select a destination.
4
Select Go.
The map opens, and your route is marked with a magenta
line.
5
Navigate using the map
or compass
(Navigating with the Compass, page

Stopping Navigation

From the map or compass, select

Navigating with the Map

1
Begin navigating to a destination
Destination, page
6).
2
From the app drawer, select Map.
A blue triangle represents your location on the map. As you
travel, the blue triangle moves and leaves a track log (trail).
3
Complete one or more actions:
• Select
, and drag the map to view different areas.
.
> Where To?.
(Navigating with the Map, page
7).
> Stop Navigation.
(Navigating to a
6)
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