GPS Navigating Made Simple
This Information is directed at the average person who only uses a GPS unit once or twice a year.
The instructions are based on the simplest level of instruction, so one will not be overwhelmed by complicated instructions.
GPS Navigating Simplest Instructions
Garmin GPS eTrex
Simplest Instructions Ever, For Getting You There And Back
1/ Turn on, press PWR button (lower right hand side). Hold the PWR button a few seconds, until it turns on.
2/ Hold the GPS unit in front of you. The message at top of screen will say waiting for satellites.
3/ When three or more satellites have been found, message will change to ready to navigate.
4/ Press page button (top right hand side of unit) 4 times to reach menu page.
5/ Mark is highlighted. Press enter and mark waypoint is assigned a numerical number such as 001. You are asked if this is ok, the ok is highlighted. Press enter to save waypoint to memory. Power off by pressing the PWR button (lower right hand side of unit. Press and hold until unit powers off.
6/ When you are ready to find your way back to your starting point, turn on the GPS unit by pressing and holding the PWR button (lower right hand side of unit).
After unit turns on, press the page button (top right hand side of unit) 4 times to reach the menu page.
7/ Select the down scroll arrow button (top right hand side of unit) of the two scroll arrow buttons. Scroll down to waypoints, which will become highlighted as you reach it. Press enter, 0-9 becomes highlighted.
8/ Press enter; and the stored waypoint (example 001) becomes highlighted. Press enter.
9/Goto is highlighted. Press enter and start walking in any direction; the GPS compass will point in the direction you need to go.
Remember you must be moving for the GPS to get a fix on the direction to go. The screen show the direction, and speed you are walking.
To save your batteries, turn off the GPS unit by pressing and holding the PWR button (lower right hand side of unit.
When you need to check your progress from time to time; turn on the unit by pressing and holding the PWR button.
When you are familiar and feel confident at the simplest level,
then, explore all the options that are available to you in the GPS unit.
The eTrex is an inexpensive GPS, but just as accurate as any expensive GPS.
Because this is a basic unit and does not have all the "bells and Whistles"
you will find that the batteries will last a little longer than other more expensive GPS units.
When you are out in the back-woods try and find open spots where you are out of the trees
and have a clear view to the sky. If you are between hills, this can also prevent the GPS device
from finding three satellites, to get a fix on. Do not rely entirely on the GPS unit; look for visual
landmarks to guide you. Use the sun as a guide; if you are walking with the sun on your back,
then more than likely you will be facing the sun on your return trek. Keep in mind that the GPS unit
is electronic and could fail. The batteries may become too weak to power the GPS unit. It is also
a good idea to pack fresh batteries.
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