Garmin eTrex - Manual (Page 21)

eTrex Owner’s Manual 21
Geocaches
Geocaches
A geocache is like a hidden treasure.
Geocaching is when you hunt for
hidden treasures using GPS coordinates
posted online by those hiding the
geocache.
Downloading Geocaches
1. Connect your device to a computer
( page 44 ).
2. Go to www.OpenCaching.com .
3. If necessary, create an account.
4. Sign in.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions
to find and download geocaches to
your device.
Filtering the Geocache
List
You can filter your geocache list based
on certain factors, such as the level of
difficulty.
1. Select Geocaches > menu > Apply
Filter > Quick Filter.
2. Select items to filter.
3. Select an option:
• To apply the filter to the
geocache list, select Search.
• To save the filter, select back.
Creating and Saving a
Geocache Filter
You can create and save custom filters
for geocaches based on specific factors
you select. After you set up the filter,
you can apply it in the geocaches list.
1. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter
Setup > Create Filter.