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    how do I down load Caches to my 60CSx

    in GPS technology and devices

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    I just bought a 60cxs and would like to down load caches into my gps via the computer. Can someone tell me how I could do that. Thank you.

     

    Hello 4Gmen!

     

    I hope what I am about to share with you, will be helpful. I also recently purchased a 60cxs and after going back and forth looking at the manual (which would refer you to geocaching.com), I called Garmin and worked through my questions with a really patient customer service rep.. This rep didn't immediately know the answers to my questions (how to download cache coordinates and info. from geocaching.com to the gps unit). He went and got a unit, registered on geocaching.com and together we figured out how to transfer the points.

     

    1) You need to have a mapping software program. I have "Mapsource," which I bought at the same time that I purchased the 60cxs.

     

    2) When you are on the cache site on geocaching.com. you will need to dowload the cache as a Loc Waypoint File (*.loc) and then save it in a folder where you will be able to access it easily.

     

    3) Connect your 60cxs to the computer and turn on the device.

     

    4) Open up your Mapsource program and click on the Waypoints tab so that this area is visible to you.

     

    5) Open a new file - locate where you have just saved the new cache information. Open this. At this time, I have double-clicked on the waypoint letters and numbers, so I can rename the cache with the name. You can also leave it as is. Once you have done this, you are ready to transfer this information into your gps unit.

     

    6) Click "Transfer" tab at top and click on "send to device."

     

    7) Once it has been sent to the device it will turn off your gps automatically. To enter another cache with waypoints, you will need to turn your gps unit back on.

     

    I hope that this is helpful to you...I've now been using my new-found technology for about a week!

     

    Good luck and let me know if you should have any questions.

     

    :laughing: NH geobear / Laura

    Category Proposal

    in Recruitment and Category Proposals Archive (Read-Only)

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    I'm glad to hear that this category interests you! Let me work a little on some variables...the hills come in all different sizes, starting with 10 meter hills for beginners all the way up to 90 (and perhaps beyond)...some of the tressels are made out of wood, and some are made out of metal...I'll keep working on this! Ski jumping was brought to this country over one hundred years ago by Norwegian immigrants - with this being an Olympic sport, there are ski jumps located all around the world.

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