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		<title>Accessories</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some accessories we use with our iPhone and iTopoMaps: Kwik Tek Dry Pak DP-46 4×6 Waterproof bag. Keeps your device safe while still leaving the audio and touchscreen available for use. {iframe}http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=amphibiousenterp&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;asins=B001CQ0Y2K&#038;fc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;lt1=_blank&#038;m=amazon&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;bc1=000000&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;f=ifr”{/iframe}  ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are some accessories we use with our iPhone and iTopoMaps: </p>
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<li>Kwik Tek Dry Pak DP-46 4×6 Waterproof bag. Keeps your device safe while still leaving the audio and touchscreen available for use.</li>
</ul>
<p>{iframe}http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=amphibiousenterp&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B001CQ0Y2K&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr”{/iframe}
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		<title>How to use iTopoMaps v. 1.1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.1   When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi.   When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.1</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in or out by spreading or closing your fingers. You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Tap the info-bar, the dark transparent rectangle with coordinates, to cycle through various information such as location in lat/lon, UTM, Altitude, Course and Distance to your GoTo waypoint, and GPS sensitivity. </p>
<p> </p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<p> </p>
<h1>Icons</h1>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/target1.png" border="0" width="31" height="29" /> Lock Map to Current Position</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>When this icon is blue, the map will follow the current GPS location, if available. To stop map-following, tap again or move the map with your finger</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/settings.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints. You can also add, modify and delete them. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/zoom.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Quickly shift between zoom levels<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/arrow.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Enter a coordinate to move the map to<br /> </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Know where you’re going? Enter the coordinates here.</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/marker-blue-icon.png" border="0" width="24" height="33" /> Look up Features of Interest in your area </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/flag.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Lookup Features by Name</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Use this feature to lookup Features of Interest from the GNIS database and optionally add them as Waypoints.</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/grid1.png" border="0" width="33" height="33" /> Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>If you want to download quads to your device, for access without Wifi/Cellular Coverage, enter the Quad-Selection Mode. In this mode, simply double-tap an area and confirm that you wish to cache it. The download shoud start and show a progress bar at the top of the screen. You may pause/continue the download by press the play/pause buttons. Depending on your internet connection, a quad may take from a few minutes to much longer to download. Once a quad has been selected, it will show a green transparent area. If you wish to delete this quad, simply double-tap again and confirm. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this: </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><img src="pics/1.10/photo-5.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="320" /> </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>It is recommended that you wait for all quads to download before continuing to use iTopoMaps, as the device is being heavily used at this point. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<p>
<p> </p>
<p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<h1>Waypoints</h1>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I add a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”. Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.</p>
<p>To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I delete a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>iTopoMaps is showing you the status of your download. A stands for Available Tiles, and there are approximately 300-350 per quad. D stands for tiles yet to be downloaded. R stands for tiles</p>
<p>yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad. </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I configure iTopoMaps?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p>A variety of configuration options are available under the generic Settings.app -> iTopoMaps, including disabling the screen lock and disabling the Helpful Tips. </p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<h1><br /></h1>
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		<title>How to use iTopoMaps v. 1.3</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.3   When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi.   When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.3</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in or out by spreading or closing your fingers. You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Tap the info-bar, the dark transparent rectangle with coordinates, to cycle through various information such as location in lat/lon, UTM, Altitude, Course and Distance to your GoTo waypoint, and GPS sensitivity. </p>
<p> </p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<p> </p>
<h1>Icons</h1>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/target1.png" border="0" width="31" height="29" /> Lock Map to Current Position</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>When this icon is blue, the map will follow the current GPS location, if available. To stop map-following, tap again or move the map with your finger</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/settings.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints. You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/zoom.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Quickly shift between zoom levels<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/arrow.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Enter a coordinate to move the map to<br /> </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Know where you’re going? Enter the coordinates here.</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/marker-blue-icon.png" border="0" width="24" height="33" /> Look up Features of Interest in your area </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/flag.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Add a waypoint<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Lookup Features of Interest from the GNIS database and optionally add them as Waypoints!! Or if you already know the location, add it by coordinate entry. You can also add a waypoint at the current map or GPS location. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/grid1.png" border="0" width="33" height="33" /> Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>If you want to download quads to your device, for access without Wifi/Cellular Coverage, enter the Quad-Selection Mode. In this mode, simply double-tap an area and confirm that you wish to cache it. The download shoud start and show a progress bar at the top of the screen. You may pause/continue the download by press the play/pause buttons. Depending on your internet connection, a quad may take from a few minutes to much longer to download. Once a quad has been selected, it will show a green transparent area. If you wish to delete this quad, simply double-tap again and confirm. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this: </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><img src="pics/1.10/photo-5.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="320" /> </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>It is recommended that you wait for all quads to download before continuing to use iTopoMaps, as the device is being heavily used at this point. If you have lots of quads</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>to add at one time, simply hit the pause/play button to pause the downloading while you’re selecting. Hit the pause/play button to resume the download and leave</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>the device alone, preferably connected to power for the duration. You can exit the app during downloads, as the transfer will resume when you restart iTopoMaps. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<h1>Waypoints</h1>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I add a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”. Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.</p>
<p>To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I delete a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>iTopoMaps is showing you the status of your download. A stands for Available Tiles, and there are approximately 300-350 per quad. D stands for tiles yet to be downloaded. R stands for tiles</p>
<p>yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad. </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I configure iTopoMaps? <br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p>A variety of configuration options are available under the generic Settings.app -> iTopoMaps, including disabling the screen lock and disabling the Helpful Tips. Settings.app is a standard Apple application you can</p>
<p>find on your home screen labeled “Settings”</p>
<p> <img src="pics/1.30/settings.jpg" border="0" alt="Settings.app" title="Settings.app" width="72" height="82" /> </p>
<p><img src="pics/1.30/settings2.jpg" border="0" alt="Config" title="Config" width="320" height="570" /> </p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<h1><br /></h1>
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		<title>How to use iTopoMaps v. 1.4</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.4   When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi.   When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.4</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in or out by spreading or closing your fingers. You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Tap the info-bar, the dark transparent rectangle with coordinates, to cycle through various information such as location in lat/lon, UTM, Altitude, Course and Distance to your GoTo waypoint, and GPS sensitivity. </p>
<p> </p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<p> </p>
<h1>Icons</h1>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/target1.png" border="0" width="31" height="29" /> Lock Map to Current Position</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>When this icon is blue, the map will follow the current GPS location, if available. To stop map-following, tap again or move the map with your finger</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/settings.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints. You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/zoom.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Quickly shift between zoom levels<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/arrow.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Enter a coordinate to move the map to<br /> </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Know where you’re going? Enter the coordinates here.</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/marker-blue-icon.png" border="0" width="24" height="33" /> Look up Features of Interest in your area </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/flag.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Add a waypoint<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Lookup Features of Interest from the GNIS database and optionally add them as Waypoints!! Or if you already know the location, add it by coordinate entry. You can also add a waypoint at the current map or GPS location. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/grid1.png" border="0" width="33" height="33" /> Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>If you want to download quads to your device, for access without Wifi/Cellular Coverage, enter the Quad-Selection Mode. In this mode, simply double-tap an area and confirm that you wish to cache it. The download shoud start and show a progress bar at the top of the screen. You may pause/continue the download by press the play/pause buttons. Depending on your internet connection, a quad may take from a few minutes to much longer to download. Once a quad has been selected, it will show a green transparent area. If you wish to delete this quad, simply double-tap again and confirm. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this: </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><img src="pics/1.10/photo-5.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="320" /> </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>It is recommended that you wait for all quads to download before continuing to use iTopoMaps, as the device is being heavily used at this point. If you have lots of quads</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>to add at one time, simply hit the pause/play button to pause the downloading while you’re selecting. Hit the pause/play button to resume the download and leave</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>the device alone, preferably connected to power for the duration. You can exit the app during downloads, as the transfer will resume when you restart iTopoMaps. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<h1>Waypoints</h1>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I add a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”. Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.</p>
<p>To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I delete a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>iTopoMaps is showing you the status of your download. A stands for Available Tiles, and there are approximately 300-350 per quad. D stands for tiles yet to be downloaded. R stands for tiles</p>
<p>yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad. </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I configure iTopoMaps? <br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p>A variety of configuration options are available under the generic Settings.app -> iTopoMaps, including disabling the screen lock and disabling the Helpful Tips. Settings.app is a standard Apple application you can</p>
<p>find on your home screen labeled “Settings”</p>
<p> <img src="pics/1.30/settings.jpg" border="0" alt="Settings.app" title="Settings.app" width="72" height="82" /> </p>
<p><img src="pics/1.30/settings2.jpg" border="0" alt="Config" title="Config" width="320" height="570" /> </p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
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		<title>How to use iTopoMaps v. 1.5</title>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.5</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in or out by spreading or closing your fingers. You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Tap the info-bar, the dark transparent rectangle with coordinates, to cycle through various information such as location in lat/lon, UTM, Altitude, Course and Distance to your GoTo waypoint, and GPS sensitivity. </p>
<p> </p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<p> </p>
<h1>Icons</h1>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/target1.png" border="0" width="31" height="29" /> Lock Map to Current Position</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>When this icon is blue, the map will follow the current GPS location, if available. To stop map-following, tap again or move the map with your finger</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/settings.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints. You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/zoom.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Quickly shift between zoom levels<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/arrow.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Enter a coordinate to move the map to<br /> </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Know where you’re going? Enter the coordinates here.</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/marker-blue-icon.png" border="0" width="24" height="33" /> Look up Features of Interest in your area </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/flag.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Add a waypoint<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Lookup Features of Interest from the GNIS database and optionally add them as Waypoints!! Or if you already know the location, add it by coordinate entry. You can also add a waypoint at the current map or GPS location. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/grid1.png" border="0" width="33" height="33" /> Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>If you want to download quads to your device, for access without Wifi/Cellular Coverage, enter the Quad-Selection Mode. In this mode, simply double-tap an area and confirm that you wish to cache it. The download shoud start and show a progress bar at the top of the screen. You may pause/continue the download by press the play/pause buttons. Depending on your internet connection, a quad may take from a few minutes to much longer to download. Once a quad has been selected, it will show a green transparent area. If you wish to delete this quad, simply double-tap again and confirm. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this: </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><img src="pics/1.10/photo-5.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="320" /> </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>It is recommended that you wait for all quads to download before continuing to use iTopoMaps, as the device is being heavily used at this point. If you have lots of quads</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>to add at one time, simply hit the pause/play button to pause the downloading while you’re selecting. Hit the pause/play button to resume the download and leave</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>the device alone, preferably connected to power for the duration. You can exit the app during downloads, as the transfer will resume when you restart iTopoMaps. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<h1>Waypoints</h1>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I add a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”. Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.</p>
<p>To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I delete a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>iTopoMaps is showing you the status of your download. A stands for Available Tiles, and there are approximately 300-350 per quad. D stands for tiles yet to be downloaded. R stands for tiles</p>
<p>yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad. </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I configure iTopoMaps? <br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p>A variety of configuration options are available under the generic Settings.app -> iTopoMaps, including disabling the screen lock and disabling the Helpful Tips. Settings.app is a standard Apple application you can</p>
<p>find on your home screen labeled “Settings”</p>
<p> <img src="pics/1.30/settings.jpg" border="0" alt="Settings.app" title="Settings.app" width="72" height="82" /> </p>
<p><img src="pics/1.30/settings2.jpg" border="0" alt="Config" title="Config" width="320" height="570" /> </p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<h1><br /></h1>
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		<title>How to use iTopoMaps v. 2.3</title>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 2.3</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in or out by spreading or closing your fingers. You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Tap the info-bar, the dark transparent rectangle with coordinates, to cycle through various information such as location in lat/lon, UTM, Altitude, Course and Distance to your GoTo waypoint, and GPS sensitivity. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Airplane modes turns off the GPS! If you need/want location updates, you must leave Airplane mode Off. Unfortunately, apple does not provide a way to disable only the radio to save power. </p>
<p> </p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<p> </p>
<h1>Icons</h1>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/target1.png" border="0" width="31" height="29" /> Lock Map to Current Position</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>When this icon is blue, the map will follow the current GPS location, if available. To stop map-following, tap again or move the map with your finger</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/settings.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints. You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/zoom.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Quickly shift between zoom levels<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/arrow.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Enter a coordinate to move the map to<br /> </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Know where you’re going? Enter the coordinates here.</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/marker-blue-icon.png" border="0" width="24" height="33" /> Look up Features of Interest in your area </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/flag.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Add a waypoint<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Lookup Features of Interest from the GNIS database and optionally add them as Waypoints!! Or if you already know the location, add it by coordinate entry. You can also add a waypoint at the current map or GPS location. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/grid1.png" border="0" width="33" height="33" /> Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>If you want to download quads to your device, for access without Wifi/Cellular Coverage, enter the Quad-Selection Mode. In this mode, simply double-tap an area and confirm that you wish to cache it. The download shoud start and show a progress bar at the top of the screen. You may pause/continue the download by press the play/pause buttons. Depending on your internet connection, a quad may take from a few minutes to much longer to download. Once a quad has been selected, it will show a green transparent area. If you wish to delete this quad, simply double-tap again and confirm. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this: </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><img src="pics/1.10/photo-5.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="320" /> </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>It is recommended that you wait for all quads to download before continuing to use iTopoMaps, as the device is being heavily used at this point. If you have lots of quads</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>to add at one time, simply hit the pause/play button to pause the downloading while you’re selecting. Hit the pause/play button to resume the download and leave</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>the device alone, preferably connected to power for the duration. You can exit the app during downloads, as the transfer will resume when you restart iTopoMaps. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<h1>Waypoints</h1>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I add a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”. Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.</p>
<p>To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I delete a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>iTopoMaps is showing you the status of your download. A stands for Available Tiles, and there are approximately 300-350 per quad. D stands for tiles yet to be downloaded. R stands for tiles</p>
<p>yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad. </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I configure iTopoMaps? <br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p>A variety of configuration options are available under the generic Settings.app -> iTopoMaps, including disabling the screen lock and disabling the Helpful Tips. Settings.app is a standard Apple application you can</p>
<p>find on your home screen labeled “Settings”</p>
<p> <img src="pics/1.30/settings.jpg" border="0" alt="Settings.app" title="Settings.app" width="72" height="82" /> </p>
<p><img src="pics/1.30/settings2.jpg" border="0" alt="Config" title="Config" width="320" height="570" /> </p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<h1><br /></h1>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 2.1</p>
<p> </p>
<p>When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in or out by spreading or closing your fingers. You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Tap the info-bar, the dark transparent rectangle with coordinates, to cycle through various information such as location in lat/lon, UTM, Altitude, Course and Distance to your GoTo waypoint, and GPS sensitivity. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Airplane modes turns off the GPS! If you need/want location updates, you must leave Airplane mode Off. Unfortunately, apple does not provide a way to disable only the radio to save power. </p>
<p> </p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<p> </p>
<h1>Icons</h1>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/target1.png" border="0" width="31" height="29" /> Lock Map to Current Position</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>When this icon is blue, the map will follow the current GPS location, if available. To stop map-following, tap again or move the map with your finger</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/settings.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints. You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them. </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/zoom.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Quickly shift between zoom levels<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/arrow.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" /> Enter a coordinate to move the map to<br /> </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Know where you’re going? Enter the coordinates here.</p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/marker-blue-icon.png" border="0" width="24" height="33" /> Look up Features of Interest in your area </h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.10/flag.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Add a waypoint<br /></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>Lookup Features of Interest from the GNIS database and optionally add them as Waypoints!! Or if you already know the location, add it by coordinate entry. You can also add a waypoint at the current map or GPS location. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/grid1.png" border="0" width="33" height="33" /> Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>If you want to download quads to your device, for access without Wifi/Cellular Coverage, enter the Quad-Selection Mode. In this mode, simply double-tap an area and confirm that you wish to cache it. The download shoud start and show a progress bar at the top of the screen. You may pause/continue the download by press the play/pause buttons. Depending on your internet connection, a quad may take from a few minutes to much longer to download. Once a quad has been selected, it will show a green transparent area. If you wish to delete this quad, simply double-tap again and confirm. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this: </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><img src="pics/1.10/photo-5.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="320" /> </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>It is recommended that you wait for all quads to download before continuing to use iTopoMaps, as the device is being heavily used at this point. If you have lots of quads</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>to add at one time, simply hit the pause/play button to pause the downloading while you’re selecting. Hit the pause/play button to resume the download and leave</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>the device alone, preferably connected to power for the duration. You can exit the app during downloads, as the transfer will resume when you restart iTopoMaps. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode. </p></blockquote>
</blockquote>
<p>
<hr width="100%" size="2" />
<h1>Waypoints</h1>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I add a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.</p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?</h3>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”. Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.</p>
<p>To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info </p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<h3>How do I delete a waypoint?</h3>
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<p>Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete. </p>
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<h3>What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?</h3>
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<p>iTopoMaps is showing you the status of your download. A stands for Available Tiles, and there are approximately 300-350 per quad. D stands for tiles yet to be downloaded. R stands for tiles</p>
<p>yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad. </p>
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<h3>How do I configure iTopoMaps? <br /></h3>
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<blockquote><p>A variety of configuration options are available under the generic Settings.app -> iTopoMaps, including disabling the screen lock and disabling the Helpful Tips. Settings.app is a standard Apple application you can</p>
<p>find on your home screen labeled “Settings”</p>
<p> <img src="pics/1.30/settings.jpg" border="0" alt="Settings.app" title="Settings.app" width="72" height="82" /> </p>
<p><img src="pics/1.30/settings2.jpg" border="0" alt="Config" title="Config" width="320" height="570" /> </p>
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		<title>How to use iTopoMaps v. 1.0</title>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.0</p>
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<p>When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi. 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable. iPod Touch users require Wifi. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US. Simply move about by touch and zoom in or out by spreading or closing your fingers. You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Tap the info-bar, the dark transparent rectangle with coordinates, to cycle through various information such as location in lat/lon, UTM, Altitude, Course and Distance to your GoTo waypoint, and GPS sensitivity. </p>
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<h1>Icons</h1>
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<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/target1.png" border="0" width="31" height="29" /> Lock Map to Current Position</h3>
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<p>When this icon is blue, the map will follow the current GPS location, if available. To stop map-following, tap again or move the map with your finger</p>
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<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/flag.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Lookup Features by Name</h3>
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<blockquote><blockquote>Use this feature to lookup Features of Interest from the GNIS database and optionally add them as Waypoints.</p></blockquote>
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<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/zoom.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Toggle between minimum and maximum zoom</h3>
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<blockquote><blockquote>Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink</p></blockquote>
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<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/grid1.png" border="0" width="33" height="33" /> Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.</h3>
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<blockquote><blockquote>If you want to download quads to your device, for access without Wifi/Cellular Coverage, enter the Quad-Selection Mode. In this mode, simply double-tap an area and confirm that you wish to cache it. The download shoud start and show a progress bar at the top of the screen. You may pause/continue the download by press the play/pause buttons. Depending on your internet connection, a quad may take from a few minutes to much longer to download. Once a quad has been selected, it will show a green transparent area. If you wish to delete this quad, simply double-tap again and confirm. </p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this: (Note that some icons in this image are from 1.10)</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p><img src="pics/1.10/photo-5.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="320" /> </p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>It is recommended that you wait for all quads to download before continuing to use iTopoMaps, as the device is being heavily used at this point. </p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode. </p></blockquote>
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<h3><img src="pics/icons/1.00/settings.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" />Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints</h3>
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<p>On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints. You can also manually delete them. </p>
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<p> </p>
<p>
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<h1>Waypoints</h1>
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<h3>How do I add a waypoint?</h3>
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<p>In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.</p>
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<h3>How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?</h3>
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<p>Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”. Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.</p>
<p>To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info </p>
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<h3>How do I delete a waypoint?</h3>
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<p>Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete. </p>
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<h3>What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?</h3>
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<blockquote><blockquote>
<p>iTopoMaps is showing you the status of your download. A stands for Available Tiles, and there are approximately 300-350 per quad. D stands for tiles yet to be downloaded. R stands for tiles</p>
<p>yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad. </p>
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<p>iTopoMaps is available now in the AppStore!</p>
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