Downloading Geocaches Using A Computer; Geocache Searches; Filtering The Geocache List; Viewing Geocache Details - Garmin Montana 700 Series Owner's Manual

• Connect to a Wi‑Fi network.

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.

Geocache Searches

You can search the geocaches loaded on your device. If you are
connected to www.geocaching.com, you can search live
geocache data and download geocaches.
NOTE: You can download detailed information for more than
three geocaches per day with a premium membership. Go to
www.geocaching.com for more information.
Searching for a Geocache
You can search the geocaches loaded on your device. If you are
connected to geocaching.com, you can search live geocache
data and download geocaches.
NOTE: You can download detailed information for a limited
number of geocaches per day. You can purchase a premium
subscription to download more. Go to
more information.
1 Select Geocaching.
2
Select > .
3 Select an option:
• To search the geocaches loaded on your device by name,
select Spell Search, and enter a search term.
• To search for geocaches near you or near another
location, select Search Near, and select a location.
If you are connected to www.geocaching.com, the search
results include live geocache data obtained by GC Live
Download.
• To search for live geocaches by code, select GC Live
Download > GC Code, and enter the geocache code.
This feature allows you to download a specific geocache
from www.geocaching.com
code.
4
Select > Filter to filter the search results (optional).
5
Select a geocache.
The geocache details appear. If you selected a live geocache
and you are connected, the device downloads the full
geocache details to the internal storage, if necessary.
Searching for a Geocache on the Map
1 Select Geocaching.
2
Select .
If you are connected to www.geocaching.com, you can select
to refresh live geocaches near your location on the map.
3
Select to filter the results (optional).
4 Select a geocache.
The geocache details appear. If you selected a live geocache
and you are connected, the device downloads the full
geocache details to the internal storage.
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www.geocaching.com
when you know the geocache

Filtering the Geocache List

You can filter your geocache list based on certain factors, such
as the level of difficulty.
1
Select Geocaching >
2
Select one or more options 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 Cache Size.
• To filter by Unattempted, Did Not Find, or Found
geocaches, select Status.
• To filter by the difficulty level of finding the geocache, or
the difficulty of the terrain, select a level from 1 to 5.
3 Select to view the filtered geocache list.
Saving a Custom Geocache Filter
You can create and save custom filters for geocaches based on
specific factors.
1
Select Setup > Geocaching > Filter Setup > Create Filter.
2
Select the 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
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter
1
Select Setup > Geocaching > Filter Setup.
2
Select a filter.
for 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
Select Geocaching >
2 Select a filter.

Viewing Geocache Details

1
Select Geocaching.
2
Select a geocache.
3
Select > Review Point.
The geocache description and logs appear.

Navigating to a Geocache

1
Select Geocaching.
2 Select a geocache.
3
Select Go.
Using Hints and Clues to find a Geocache
You can use hints or clues, such as a description or coordinates,
to help you find a geocache.
1
While navigating to a geocache, select the geocache name.
2
Select an option:
• To view details about the geocache, select Description.
• To view a clue about a geocache location, select Hint.
• To view latitude and longitude for a geocache, select
Coordinates.
• To view feedback about the geocache from previous
searchers, select Logs.
• To turn chirp
™

Logging the Attempt

After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your
results. You can verify some geocaches at
www.geocaching.com.
1
Select Geocaching > Log.
> Filter.
(Editing a Custom
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> > > Apply a Saved Filter.
searching on, select chirp.
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