Guide to geocaching[1] clay
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Guide to the eTrex Venture HC Handheld GPS and Geocaching
presented by:
Victoria County CAP Sites Association
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eTrex Venture HC
Handheld GPS
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Legend
NOTE: The POWER/BACKLIGHT key must be pressed and held in order to turn the GPS on/off.
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Marking Coordinates (Current Location)
• Press and hold the ENTER/ROCKER key until the Mark Waypoint screen appears
• To mark your current location select OK using the ENTER/ROCKER key
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Marking Waypoints (Specific Coordinates)
• To mark coordinates other than your current location, press and hold the ENTER/ROCKER key until the Mark Waypoint screen appears again
• Select the Location field using the ENTER/ROCKER key and manually input your desired coordinates
• When finished, select OK using the ENTER/ROCKER key
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Selecting Waypoints
• Press and hold the MENU/FIND key until the Find screen appears
• Select Waypoints using the ENTER/ROCKER key
• Select a waypoint using the ENTER/ROCKER key
• Select Go To using the ENTER/ROCKER key
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Further Information
• Now that you know the basics, you can always consult the owner’s manual for further information.
• Remember to always mark a waypoint at your current location before heading out so that you can find your way back.
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Geocaching
“a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game”
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What is Geocaching?
“Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled device and then share their experiences online.”
-Geocaching.com
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What is Geocaching?
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How to Register
Navigate to http://www.geocaching.com/ using the web browser of your choice (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.)
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How to Register
Click Register
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How to Register
Scroll down and click Get a Basic Membership
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How to Register
Enter a desired username in the Username field. Your username must be between 2 and 20 characters long
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How to Register
Enter a desired password in the Password field. Your password must also be between 2 and 20 characters long
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How to Register
Re-enter your password in the Re-Enter Password field
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How to Register
Enter your primary e-mail address in the Primary E-Mail Address field
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How to Register
Re-enter your primary e-mail address in the Re-Enter E-Mail Address field
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How to Register
Enter your first name in the Your First Name field
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How to Register
Enter your last name in the Your Last Name field
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How to Register
Click the box beside I Have Read and Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
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How to Register
Click Create My Account
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How to Validate
Access the e-mail address you used to register and open the Validation Instructions e-mail from Geocaching
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How to Validate
In the e-mail, click http://www.geocaching.com/v/default.aspx
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How to Validate
Enter your username in the Username field
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How to Validate
Enter the validation code from the e-mail in the Validation Code field
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How to Validate
Click Activate Your Account
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How to Sign In
Click Sign In
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How to Sign In
Enter your username in the Username field
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How to Sign In
Enter your password in the password field
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How to Sign In
Click Sign In
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Guide to the Game
Now that you have successfully registered, validated, and signed in to your account you can follow the official guide to the game. Navigate to http://www.geocaching.com/guide/default.aspx using the web browser of your choice (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.)
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Guide to the Game
Read through the entire guide to the game by clicking on each subsection, starting with What is geocaching?
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Guide to the Game
Each subsection that you click will reveal a section of informative text.
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