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Tim: /* Tracks */ reword note

2020-03-08T21:35:49Z

Tracks: reword note

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	If a previous trip hasn't been reset, do so by holding Lap/Reset for 3-5 seconds. Then simply "Start" a trip by pressing the Start/Stop button. Depending on your configured display you should see the timer begin counting from zero as well as the mileage.		If a previous trip hasn't been reset, do so by holding Lap/Reset for 3-5 seconds. Then simply "Start" a trip by pressing the Start/Stop button. Depending on your configured display you should see the timer begin counting from zero as well as the mileage.

	If stopping for an extended period of time (e.g. lunch) or taking a diversion you don't want recorded (e.g. running back for a dropped item) you can Pause logging by pressing the Start/Stop button. Then when ready to resume the current track, press Start/Stop again. The device will resume logging of location history and will draw a straight line between the last and next location recording (regardless of time or distance traveled while it was paused). In my experience this is dangerous as I have often forgot to restart it again when I finished lunch or returned from the diversion. ~~These can be edited out~~ later in software.		If stopping for an extended period of time (e.g. lunch) or taking a diversion you don't want recorded (e.g. running back for a dropped item) you can Pause logging by pressing the Start/Stop button. Then when ready to resume the current track, press Start/Stop again. The device will resume logging of location history and will draw a straight line between the last and next location recording (regardless of time or distance traveled while it was paused). In my experience this is dangerous as I have often forgot to restart it again when I finished lunch or returned from the diversion. Instead consider simply dropping a waypoint, take a note of why you want to edit this part later, and then simply do so later in software.

	=== Waypoints ===		=== Waypoints ===

Tim: /* Waypoints */ reword

2020-01-02T20:26:25Z

Waypoints: reword

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	=== Waypoints ===		=== Waypoints ===
	Unlike tracks, waypoints ~~exist~~ on the device until deleted. Meaning you can see them on the map view through multiple trips/resetting of the timer.		Unlike tracks, waypoints are displayed on the device until deleted. Meaning you can see them on the map view through multiple trips/resetting of the timer.

	For creation of waypoints simply...		For creation of waypoints simply...

Tim: further clarify top section

2020-01-01T17:49:01Z

further clarify top section

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	This documentation is based on usage for the Garmin Forerunner 305. It is likely similar to other Garmin GPS devices not only the Forerunner line but specifically those that use the [https://www.gpsbabel.org/htmldoc-development/fmt_garmin.html Garmin communication protocol] for interaction. Simply, if you plug the USB based device in to your computer, if you can't access the file contents, the retrieval method ~~should be similar~~.		This documentation is based on usage for the Garmin Forerunner 305. It is likely similar to other Garmin GPS devices not only the Forerunner line but specifically those that use the [https://www.gpsbabel.org/htmldoc-development/fmt_garmin.html Garmin communication protocol] for interaction. Simply, if you plug the USB based device in to your computer, if you can't access the file contents, you will likely use the same [[#retrieval method\|retrieval method]].

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Tim: /* Waypoints */ fix word

2020-01-01T17:43:58Z

Waypoints: fix word

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	** Take notes noting the location and auto generated number (phone, notebook, paper, etc.)		** Take notes noting the location and auto generated number (phone, notebook, paper, etc.)
	** Or take a picture of the waypoint number shortly after photographing your object (lookout, trail intersection, blowdown, etc.)		** Or take a picture of the waypoint number shortly after photographing your object (lookout, trail intersection, blowdown, etc.)
	* The device as an absurdly small number of waypoints it will save in memory. I think 100. Ideally Delete All before starting a trip, especially if the numbers are approaching 100. Otherwise delete one at a time as needed if you unexpectedly hit the limit during your outing.		* The device has an absurdly small number of waypoints it will save in memory. I think 100. Ideally Delete All before starting a trip, especially if the numbers are approaching 100. Otherwise delete one at a time as needed if you unexpectedly hit the limit during your outing.
	** Go to the menu using the Mode button		** Go to the menu using the Mode button
	** Select Navigation		** Select Navigation

Tim: /* Waypoints */ add omitted word

2020-01-01T17:43:08Z

Waypoints: add omitted word

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	Some notes from my experiences		Some notes from my experiences
	* Stop and take any pictures or notes before marking a waypoint - this might give the device to settle in on your true current location		* Stop and take any pictures or notes before marking a waypoint - this might give the device time to settle in on your true current location
	* Don't try to name the logged waypoints on the device, either		* Don't try to name the logged waypoints on the device, either
	** Take notes noting the location and auto generated number (phone, notebook, paper, etc.)		** Take notes noting the location and auto generated number (phone, notebook, paper, etc.)

Tim: /* Waypoints */ additional waypoint note

2020-01-01T17:40:36Z

Waypoints: additional waypoint note

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	=== Waypoints ===		=== Waypoints ===
	~~Simply~~...		Unlike tracks, waypoints exist on the device until deleted. Meaning you can see them on the map view through multiple trips/resetting of the timer.

			For creation of waypoints simply...
	# Go to the menu using the Mode button		# Go to the menu using the Mode button
	# Select Navigation		# Select Navigation

Tim: /* Tracks */ clarification on a trip

2020-01-01T17:39:00Z

Tracks: clarification on a trip

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	=== Tracks ===		=== Tracks ===
	A complete Path or Track is the time from when a trip was started on the device until the trip was reset (i.e. timer and distance reset to zero).		A complete Path or Track is the time from when a trip was started on the device until the trip was reset (i.e. timer and distance starting from zero until reset to zero).

	'''Note:''' Resetting the trip using the Lap/Reset button does not erase the recording from the device. You can safely record several Tracks on a single outing or over multiple days, resetting between segments or trips. Resetting will remove the display of previous trips from the map view (but it's still safely stored).		'''Note:''' Resetting the trip using the Lap/Reset button does not erase the recording from the device. You can safely record several Tracks on a single outing or over multiple days, resetting between segments or trips. Resetting will remove the display of previous trips from the map view (but it's still safely stored).

Tim: /* Data Retrieval */ Use Image vs. File? Does it matter?

2020-01-01T17:36:54Z

Data Retrieval: Use Image vs. File? Does it matter?

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	== Data Retrieval ==		== Data Retrieval ==
	[[~~File~~:GPSBabel settings for Forerunner.png\|thumb\|right\|GPSBabel Settings]]This describes getting the waypoints and tracks (paths in Google Earth parlance) off the device and onto your computer.		[[Image:GPSBabel settings for Forerunner.png\|thumb\|right\|GPSBabel Settings]]This describes getting the waypoints and tracks (paths in Google Earth parlance) off the device and onto your computer.
	# Connect the device		# Connect the device
	# Launch GPSBabel		# Launch GPSBabel

Tim: add image of gpsbabel settings

2020-01-01T17:33:20Z

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	== Data Retrieval ==		== Data Retrieval ==
	This describes getting the waypoints and tracks (paths in Google Earth parlance) off the device and onto your computer.		[[File:GPSBabel settings for Forerunner.png\|thumb\|right\|GPSBabel Settings]]This describes getting the waypoints and tracks (paths in Google Earth parlance) off the device and onto your computer.
	# Connect the device		# Connect the device
	# Launch GPSBabel		# Launch GPSBabel

Tim: forgot about retrieval

2020-01-01T17:28:55Z

forgot about retrieval

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-This documentation is based on usage for the Garmin Forerunner 305. It is likely similar to other Garmin GPS devices not only the Forerunner line but specifically those that use the [https://www.gpsbabel.org/htmldoc-development/fmt_garmin.html Garmin communication protocol] for interaction. Simply, if you plug the USB based device in to your computer, if you can't access the file contents, at least the data retrieval method should be similar.
+This documentation is based on usage for the Garmin Forerunner 305. It is likely similar to other Garmin GPS devices not only the Forerunner line but specifically those that use the [https://www.gpsbabel.org/htmldoc-development/fmt_garmin.html Garmin communication protocol] for interaction. Simply, if you plug the USB based device in to your computer, if you can't access the file contents, the retrieval method should be similar.
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 ** Select Delete All
 ** Delete one at a time by not choosing Delete All and instead List All and delete unneeded waypoints