Rand McNally Foris
TM
User Manual
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Choose from the following options:
Correct position on map
– Change the position of the error if it
was not entered correctly.
Correct error type
–Change the type of error.
Delete
– Delete errors that have been entered.
Change comment
– Change a comment about the recorded error
or enter a comment at a later date.
POI details
– View information about the POI for which you have
created an error.
12.5 Help
Show help instructions for the device. Help is also available on any
screen with the
symbol. Tap to view detailed help tips about that particular screen.
13. Arrange
menu
Use "Arrange menu" to change the order of the main menu functions. Select a function and
move it with the aid of the arrows on the right. No functions will be deleted. To restore to the
default order, tap "Reset."
14. Rand
McNally
Trailhead
With Rand McNally Trailhead, you can transfer maps, voices, POIs and GPX files to your
device or from the device to your PC. You can also move data between the device and onto
a micro-SD card to allow for more data.
14.1 Introduction to Rand McNally Trailhead
You must first install Rand McNally Trailhead on your PC. This is a free software program
available on
www.randmcnally.com
. It is available in the Support section under Outdoor
GPS. Download the file to a location you will remember on your computer, then double-click
on it to install it. Once it is installed, plug in your GPS device and wait for it to be recognized
by your computer. Then start Trailhead. If your device is connected to your PC, it will
appear as connected in the lower left corner of the Trailhead screen.
When you first start Trailhead, you will be given an option to watch a brief overview video of
how to use Trailhead. If you wish to watch it at a later time, it is also available from the Help
menu at the top. You will also be given the opportunity to register your device. If it is
connected, the serial number will automatically be pre-entered. If it does not appear, then
disconnect and reconnect your USB cable to your device and wait for it to show as
connected.
14.2 Import of GPX files
GPX is the most common industry file format for tracks, geocaches and waypoints. There
are numerous websites and providers on the internet that offer tracks to download, or you
can use GPX files from friends or other devices. To transfer GPX files from a web site or
other source to your device, you must first save them on your PC. Then choose "GPX
Manager" at the top in Rand McNally Trailhead. You can watch a brief video on how this is
done from the Help menu.
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