Just Some Rookie Questions

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03-15-2007, 12:25 PM
al'Thor

Just Some Rookie Questions

1. I've been fumbling and poking through my GPS trying to figure it out. I think I have it figured out enough to use it. It's a Magellan eXplorist 210. It came with topo map software. I prompty uploaded Maine to my GPS and loved all the features. The extra information was helpful while looking for my first two. The next time I used the GPS the map information had been "dumped"?? from the GPS memory.:confused: All that remained was the map information preloaded from the company. My POI's and Geocache points where still saved. Any Magellan users have any ideas? Did I push a button that I should not have pushed? Do I have a messed up unit? I don't want to get out in the woods and have the unit "dump" info.

2. I believe that I now have my wife hooked on geocashing. She has now set up an account on geocashing.com. Most of the time we will be hunting together. Is it ok for both of us to post a find if we found it together?

Thanks for your help! I'm sure that I will have more.
03-15-2007, 12:57 PM
brdad

I can't help you much with #1, unless it's just a setting to control Map detail. Someone here will know I am sure.

As far as #2, Go right ahead and log them seperately. It will help in the future if either of you do any alone, and it's nice to see what the other person writes about the adventure. Msteelee and myself had seperate accounts and had each cached before we met, and we still log seperately. We like it that way.
03-15-2007, 01:02 PM
Trezurs*-R-*Fun

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Originally Posted by ten44ten32

1. I've been fumbling and poking through my GPS trying to figure it out. I think I have it figured out enough to use it. It's a Magellan eXplorist 210. It came with topo map software. I prompty uploaded Maine to my GPS and loved all the features. The extra information was helpful while looking for my first two. The next time I used the GPS the map information had been "dumped"?? from the GPS memory.:confused: All that remained was the map information preloaded from the company. My POI's and Geocache points where still saved. Any Magellan users have any ideas? Did I push a button that I should not have pushed? Do I have a messed up unit? I don't want to get out in the woods and have the unit "dump" info.

2. I believe that I now have my wife hooked on geocashing. She has now set up an account on geocashing.com. Most of the time we will be hunting together. Is it ok for both of us to post a find if we found it together?

Thanks for your help! I'm sure that I will have more.

The problem you have with your GPS is that you hit the "on" button. Being a Magellan only the Fates know where it will lead you...LOL:D Seriously, has this "memory dump" happened only the one time or on several different occasions?

Moving on to your next question. There is no reason why you and your wife cannot log the same "find" individually. It happens all the time especially if we cache with friends. There really is no competition in this sport and those with a higher number of finds only indicates that they have been at it longer or have more time to get out and geocache. I've even heard rumors that some folks have created geocaching accounts for their dogs and log the caches that their pet has been to. Thats the great thing about geocaching, it's there for everyone to enjoy at their own speed and in their own way.

Have Fun!!!
03-15-2007, 01:07 PM
brdad

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Originally Posted by Trezurs*-R-*Fun

I've even heard rumors that some folks have created geocaching accounts for their dogs and log the caches that their pet has been to.

I can bear that; it's when the dog "hides" the cache and the owners log the find that make me wonder!
03-15-2007, 01:08 PM
firefighterjake

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Originally Posted by ten44ten32

1. I've been fumbling and poking through my GPS trying to figure it out. I think I have it figured out enough to use it. It's a Magellan eXplorist 210. It came with topo map software. I prompty uploaded Maine to my GPS and loved all the features. The extra information was helpful while looking for my first two. The next time I used the GPS the map information had been "dumped"?? from the GPS memory.:confused: All that remained was the map information preloaded from the company. My POI's and Geocache points where still saved. Any Magellan users have any ideas? Did I push a button that I should not have pushed? Do I have a messed up unit? I don't want to get out in the woods and have the unit "dump" info.

2. I believe that I now have my wife hooked on geocashing. She has now set up an account on geocashing.com. Most of the time we will be hunting together. Is it ok for both of us to post a find if we found it together?

Thanks for your help! I'm sure that I will have more.

Hmmm . . . I have the Explorist210 as well . . . it's a nice unit. Inexpensive, but packed with all the features you need and it's very accurate. I bought it as a back-up GPS unit secondary to my color Magellan Meridian and now I use it much, much more than my color unit even.

In answer to your question . . . I'm not quite sure how you would have deleted the topo map unless you restarted the GPS unit perhaps. Make sure your map's features are adjusted to show more detail. Another thing you can check is go to menu, then active set-up. You should see the map you downloaded into the GPS under the "detail map" section (a box listed under the base map set-up) -- for example, my "detail map's" name is MaineNH. If this doesn't help, let me know.

Second question . . . the "rules" of geocaching are pretty loose and I don't think anyone would have a problem with you and your wife logging separate finds . . . some couples do this and some couples log together.

Incidentally, geocaching is spelled "geocaching", but pronounced "geocashing."
03-15-2007, 01:13 PM
firefighterjake

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Originally Posted by brdad

I can't help you much with #1, unless it's just a setting to control Map detail. Someone here will know I am sure.

This is what I personally think may have happened . . . this has happened to me occasionally (i.e. when I've changed batteries) . . . the unit resets itself to the default setting with not as much detail.
03-15-2007, 03:01 PM
Hiram357

well it seems like everyone gave some pretty good answers. so just my two cents on question #1, I would try taking the batteries out of the unit, and put those batteries into a Garmin unit, and all your problems should be solved. But keep the Magellan handy, they make great door stops. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

P.S.
as you will find out through browsing on the site, there is a fine line (about 2 miles wide) between Magellan user (Jake) and the Garmin Users. There are quite a few very humorous threads about the rivalry between the two. All the jokes are meant in good fun (even though Garmins are better) Both brands make a pretty good GPSr and are pretty equal in terms of their functions and capabilities (ok I lied, Garmins rule) Just thought I would clear that so that you don't think people on the site dislike you because of your choice of GPSr (magellan user... :p ) :D :D :D
03-15-2007, 03:14 PM
al'Thor

Don't worry I'm not giving up on my Magellan yet.:D At this point I'm pretty sure that it's operator error.

I have yet to have the need to change batteries. Maybe the brand of batteries. I put in cheapies "rite aid brand". Maybe I should put in the BUNNY.:D :D
03-15-2007, 03:25 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by ten44ten32

Don't worry I'm not giving up on my Magellan yet.:D At this point I'm pretty sure that it's operator error.

I have yet to have the need to change batteries. Maybe the brand of batteries. I put in cheapies "rite aid brand". Maybe I should put in the BUNNY.:D :D

It may be just a myth, but I've been told that the quality, type, and health of the battery do make a difference on the GPSr. In my experience I have had problems when the life of my batteries are reaching an end. I have also had problems with rechargeable batteries. Not sure how true it is but that's my experience. (my new garmin also has a feature that allows you to select what type of battery you're using, so it must make some kind of difference)
03-15-2007, 03:53 PM
firefighterjake

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiram357

well it seems like everyone gave some pretty good answers. so just my two cents on question #1, I would try taking the batteries out of the unit, and put those batteries into a Garmin unit, and all your problems should be solved. But keep the Magellan handy, they make great door stops. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

P.S.
as you will find out through browsing on the site, there is a fine line (about 2 miles wide) between Magellan user (Jake) and the Garmin Users. There are quite a few very humorous threads about the rivalry between the two. All the jokes are meant in good fun (even though Garmins are better) Both brands make a pretty good GPSr and are pretty equal in terms of their functions and capabilities (ok I lied, Garmins rule) Just thought I would clear that so that you don't think people on the site dislike you because of your choice of GPSr (magellan user... :p ) :D :D :D

Sure he says this now, but I seem to recall following a certain person who shall remain nameless (let's just say his name rhymes with "Baron") who led us astray more than a few times with his legendary Garmin on a Tread Lightly event :D . . . and if memory serves me correctly this same person was pretty quick to call a certain Magellan user up when he couldn't find the Behind the School cache. ;) :D That said, some of my best friends are Garmin abusers, I mean users.
03-15-2007, 04:13 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by firefighterjake

Sure he says this now, but I seem to recall following a certain person who shall remain nameless (let's just say his name rhymes with "Baron") who led us astray more than a few times with his legendary Garmin on a Tread Lightly event :D . . . and if memory serves me correctly this same person was pretty quick to call a certain Magellan user up when he couldn't find the Behind the School cache. ;) :D That said, some of my best friends are Garmin abusers, I mean users.

Hey now, that was the Delorme unit that was leading us astray, and we found that cache before you even showed up. I mean... uhh, that's what that "Baron" guy said... :p
03-15-2007, 04:17 PM
firefighterjake

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Originally Posted by Hiram357

Hey now, that was the Delorme unit that was leading us astray, and we found that cache before you even showed up. I mean... uhh, that's what that "Baron" guy said... :p

Sure, sure . . . blame it on the Delorme. ;) :D
03-15-2007, 08:54 PM
Dave and Gail

Magellan user

Pay no attention to those Gahmin users ten44ten32. We have a magellan explorist 300, and it has not failed us yet. When we cache with friends that use Gahmins, our coords are just as accurate as theirs, and sometimes even more accurate. Yeah,,our map may not be in color, but I can see the trees are green without looking at my gps. :D Most of the aircraft I work on use Gahmin navigation equipment, and other than flying into the side of a mountain or landing at the wrong airport, they work just fine,,,:p .
03-15-2007, 10:14 PM
Hiram357

"Don't listen to him new guy, sometimes he thinks he's John Wayne..." (name that movie in 10 seconds or less!) :D

Dave really doesn't use a Magellan, he has a dog trained to find the caches. ;)
03-16-2007, 09:06 AM
vicbiker

Just to add my two cents...asking ? on this forum is similar to asking ? of the contestants on "are you smarter then a fifth grader".Last nights ?...What country lies beyond our nothern border?:confused:....Sorry Jeff but I think I'm going to need help with this one......Dah...could it possibly be Canada ?:rolleyes:

Actually everyone in this group is fantastic,and very helpful....Just wear tall boots.:):):)
03-16-2007, 03:58 PM
Mainiac1957

Nope that's not it

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Originally Posted by vicbiker

Just to add my two cents...asking ? on this forum is similar to asking ? of the contestants on "are you smarter then a fifth grader".Last nights ?...What country lies beyond our nothern border?:confused:....Sorry Jeff but I think I'm going to need help with this one......Dah...could it possibly be Canada ?:rolleyes:

Actually everyone in this group is fantastic,and very helpful....Just wear tall boots.:):):)

Can you give us another hint Vic?:rolleyes:
03-16-2007, 04:12 PM
Hiram357

geeeze Brad, dontya know??? it's Canexico!!!! it's right next to Texas, the guy that started the Texaco gas stations is from that area.
03-16-2007, 04:14 PM
Trezurs*-R-*Fun

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Originally Posted by vicbiker

Just to add my two cents...asking ? on this forum is similar to asking ? of the contestants on "are you smarter then a fifth grader".Last nights ?...What country lies beyond our nothern border?:confused:....Sorry Jeff but I think I'm going to need help with this one......Dah...could it possibly be Canada ?:rolleyes:

Actually everyone in this group is fantastic,and very helpful....Just wear tall boots.:):):)

HOLY COW!! There is another grade after the fourth? Wish someone had told me. And everyone knows that the country to our north is Aroostook.:D :D
03-16-2007, 05:01 PM
WhereRWe?

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Originally Posted by Dave and Gail

Pay no attention to those Gahmin users ten44ten32. We have a magellan explorist 300, and it has not failed us yet. When we cache with friends that use Gahmins,

I've suggested this before, but I think a great idea for a geocaching event would be a shoot-out between the Garmins and the Magellans. LOL!
03-16-2007, 05:11 PM
Hiram357

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Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

I've suggested this before, but I think a great idea for a geocaching event would be a shoot-out between the Garmins and the Magellans. LOL!

We would have to arrange for the EMTs and Police (and probably fire dept) to be on location for the event. :D
03-16-2007, 09:12 PM
Foxgloves

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Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

I've suggested this before, but I think a great idea for a geocaching event would be a shoot-out between the Garmins and the Magellans. LOL!

How bout a tug-o war?
Garmins vs. Magellans and anybody who uses any other brand GPS' we'll just put them on the Magellan's team. They will probably need the extra help;)
03-17-2007, 07:30 AM
WhereRWe?

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Originally Posted by Foxgloves

How bout a tug-o war?
Garmins vs. Magellans and anybody who uses any other brand GPS' we'll just put them on the Magellan's team. They will probably need the extra help;)

Sheesh! Tug-O-War? I GUARANTEE that the Garmin folks would win! LOL!
03-17-2007, 09:11 AM
vicbiker

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Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

Can you give us another hint Vic?:rolleyes:

I thought for awhile they were going to have to make it a multiple choice question...Canada, Mexico, or Alaska... Incedentally alaska was my first choice:) We all love to kid about this, and well we should, but what does this say for our educational system, when a grown person from this country doesn't know Canada is our northern nieghbor?:(
03-17-2007, 10:40 AM
brdad

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Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

Sheesh! Tug-O-War? I GUARANTEE that the Garmin folks would win! LOL!

We have a few good anchors if nothing else!
03-17-2007, 05:22 PM
pjpreb

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Originally Posted by brdad

We have a few good anchors if nothing else!

HA! Hee hee hee hoo hoo hoo!!!:) :):D