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Tracks
A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains
information about points along the recorded path, including time,
location, and elevation for each point.
Recording Track Logs
1
From the Main Menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log.
2
Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map.
If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map
indicates your track.
3
Select Record Method.
4
Select an option:
• To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an
optimum representation of your tracks, select Auto.
• To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance.
• To record tracks at a specified time, select Time.
5
Select Recording Interval.
6
Complete an action:
• If you selected Auto for the Record Method, select an
option to record tracks more or less often.
NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track
detail, but fills up the device memory quicker.
• If you selected Distance or Time for the Record Method,
enter a value.
As you move with the device turned on, a track log is created.
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track
1
Select Tools > Track Manager.
2
Select a track.
3
Select Elevation Plot.
Viewing Details about the Track
1
Select Tools > Track Manager.
2
Select a track.
3
Select View Map.
The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags.
4
Select the information bar at the top of the screen.
Information about the track appears.
Saving the Current Track
1
Select Tools > Track Manager.
2
Select a track.
3
Select an option:
• To save the entire track, select Save Track.
• To save part of the track, select Save Portion, and select
the part to save.
Marking a Location on a Saved Track
1
From the main menu, select Tools > Track Manager.
2
Select a track.
3
Select View Map.
4
Select a location on the track.
5
Select MARK > New.
6
Edit the location information (optional).
Navigating to the Start of a Track
You can navigate back to the beginning of a track. This can be
helpful when finding your way back to camp or the trail head.
1
Select Tools > Track Manager > Current Track > View
Map.
2
Select TracBack.
The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta
line.
6
3
Navigate using the map
(Navigating with the Bearing Pointer, page
Archiving a Track Manually
You can archive saved tracks to save memory space.
1
Select Tools > Track Manager.
2
Select a track.
3
Select Archive.
Archiving Tracks Automatically
1
Select Setup > Tracks > Auto Archive.
2
Select an option.
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 3 m
(10 ft.) of a compatible Garmin
You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks
wirelessly.
1
Select Tools > Share Wirelessly.
2
Select Send or Receive.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Sharing Dog Information
Before you can share dog information with another compatible
handheld device user, the user must enable their handheld
device to receive wirelessly and bring it within range of the
sending device and dog collar device.
1
From the dog list page, select DOG.
2
Select a dog.
3
Select Share Wirelessly.
4
Select an option:
• To share the dog's track only, select Track Only.
• To share the dog's track and the collar's settings, select
Track and Control.
Your device sends the dog name, unit ID, and update rate
information.
Receiving Dog Information
From the dog tracking page, select DOG > MENU > Receive
Wirelessly.
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.
Map
represents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon
moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and
symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a
destination, your route is marked with a magenta line on the
map.
When the map orientation is Track Up, objects on the map
appear to rotate around your position. As you travel, the entire
map reorients in the direction you are facing. You can stabilize
the objects by setting the orientation to North Up
page
10.
To open the map, select MAP.
Enabling the Map Data Fields
1
Select MAP > MENU > Setup Map > Data Fields.
2
Select an option.
(Map, page
6) or the compass
7).
device.
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(Map Settings,
Navigation
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