2. Your first outing

Today, you’ll be going on your first outing. We have planned a free activity where we will show you the most basic functions you need to know about a TwoNav GPS and the TwoNav App.

 

To complete this exercise, you can use the TwoNav App or a TwoNav GPS as the software is the same on both devices.

 

BEFORE YOU START WALKING

First, switch on the device and go outside to receive satellite signals, so you can see your position on the map. The first time, it may take a few minutes.

 

 

Tip: Whenever needed, you can check satellite coverage from 'Status Bar > GPS'

 

SELECT YOUR SPORT PROFILE

On your device, you will find various sport profiles, each with pre-set configurations adapted to the characteristics of that sport (units, average speed, calculations, data pages...). For this first outing, select the 'Hiking' profile.

 

LET'S GET STARTED!

By now, you should have GPS coverage, so on the map screen, you will be able to see your position on the map. If the map has not opened automatically, open it manually by going to 'Main Menu > Maps'. We’ll be doing a free activity, so to start recording, press 'Start > Free Activity' on the bottom bar.

 

Once started, you’ll return to the map screen, and your track recording will now be active for the route you're about to take.

DATA BAR

At the bottom, the data bar will show real-time information about Altitude, Distance, and Time to destination. Since this is a free activity, no destination has been set, so 'Time to destination' will appear blank.

 

Start walking, and you will see the cursor move on the map, leaving a 'track' of the route you’re following.

 

 

Note: If instead of a pointer on your location you see a '?', you will need to wait until your device receives GPS coverage.

 

DATA PAGES

Besides altitude, distance, and time, during the route, you may want to know additional information, such as average speed, cumulative ascent, or an elevation graph. Tap on the data bar to access various pages with more real-time data.

 

The information displayed on the data pages is customisable. If a particular metric isn’t useful, you can replace it with another. Choose from over 200 different data options.

 

CONFIGURE DATA PAGES

 

Note: If you make configuration changes, the modifications will only be saved for the selected sport profile.

 

CREATE WAYPOINTS

Waypoints are an essential element in outdoor navigation. They allow you to save a georeferenced point of interest, such as shelters, springs, peaks, or campsites. To create a waypoint at your current position, press and hold on the location you want to mark and select 'Create waypoint' in the toolbar.

 

Besides naming it, you can also add additional information like a description and an icon to easily identify it on the map.

 

SWITCH MAPS

During your outing, you may need to view different maps to get a closer look at what’s around your position or the best path to your destination. Depending on the information you’re looking for, you’ll need a different map. Access your map list from 'Main Menu > Maps'. Open or close a map by tapping on the 'Eye' icon.

 

If you frequently use two or three maps, you should know there is a tool that lets you switch between your maps quickly and easily.

 

'SWITCH MAPS' FUNCTION

STOP ACTIVITY

Once your activity is over, stop the track recording. To do this, tap on the map and, on the bottom bar, press 'Activity Control'. You can pause or stop your activity.

 

After stopping your activity, you will see a summary with the key data from the outing, allowing you to review it briefly.

 

HOMEWORK

You now know the basics for a first outing. Now it’s time to put it into practice: go out and record your second activity. During the outing, you can try the following exercises:

 

1. Create a collection of several waypoints you consider important for the surrounding area.
    
2. Switch maps and compare the information each one provides.

 

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