Need Instructions For Using Pc Cable

[+Tring1]

I have a Garmin Etrex and the PC cable. Could someone please provide me with detailed instructions on how to download waypoints from the Geocaching site.

Also would like to know if it is possible to load street maps onto my unit. And then the next question would be were do you download the street maps from

Thanks for all of the help, without forums like this a lot less people would try GPS.

[+blindleader]

I assume you have figured out how to plug the etrex into the computer. That should be in the manual.

 

The next step is getting the waypoints down from Groundspeak. Assuing you are logged in, just click on any [download wayoints] link and save the file on your disk.

 

Lots of different software packages will work with that file and communicate with your etrex. Go

here and take your pick. The easiest way to start is to download EasyGPS. Explore the menus to learn how to configure everything and come back here when you get stuck.

[+Ficky]

I have a etrexand use easygps for the software. No u cant load maps onto the etrex i have tried. keep up the good work

 

Dan

[+Prime Suspect]

Also would like to know if it is possible to load street maps onto my unit. And then the next question would be were do you download the street maps from

You don't say which eTrex you have. Some support mapping (the Vista and Legend) and the others don't. The only way to get a map into the unit is with Garmin mapping software.