Operation Manual

nϋvi 500 Series Owner’s Manual 
Geocaching
Geocaching
Geocaching is a high-tech version of
treasure hunting. Geocachers seek
hidden treasures or “caches” using GPS
coordinates posted on the Internet. Using
your nüvi, you can navigate the woods
or urban streets to nd the hiding spot of
the cache.
Quick Links
Selecting a usage mode: page 5
Entering coordinates: page 12
Finding geographic points: page 12
Finding a place using the map:
page 13
Using TracBack: page 13
Using the compass: page 22
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Downloading Geocaches
1. Go to www.geocaching.com.
2. Register for a free basic membership.
3. Search for a geocache. The nüvi
accepts *.GPX les.
4. Use a USB cable (not included) to
connect your nüvi to an available USB
port on your computer.
NOTE: In order to download
geocaches to your nüvi, you must
rst download and install the Garmin
Communicator plug-in.
5. Click Send to GPS. Follow the
on‑screen instructions.
NOTE: You can also download
geocaches to the optional microSD
card. For more information, see
pages 16–18.