Accessories

Friday, March 27th, 2009

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.

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How to use iTopoMaps v. 2.1

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 2.1

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 or out by spreading or closing your fingers.� You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views.

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.

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.

Icons

• � Lock Map to Current Position

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

• Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints

On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints.� You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them.

• Quickly shift between zoom levels
  

Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink

• Enter a coordinate to move the map to
  

Know where you’re going?� Enter the coordinates here.

• Look up Features of Interest in your area

Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area

• Add a waypoint
  

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.

• Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.

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.

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After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this:

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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

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

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.

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When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode.

Waypoints

• How do I add a waypoint?

In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.

• How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?

Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”.� Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.

To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info

• How do I delete a waypoint?

Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete.

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• What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?

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

yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad.

 

• How do I configure iTopoMaps?�
  

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

find on your home screen labeled “Settings”�

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How to use iTopoMaps v. 2.3

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 2.3

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 or out by spreading or closing your fingers.� You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views.

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.

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.

Icons

• � Lock Map to Current Position

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

• Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints

On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints.� You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them.

• Quickly shift between zoom levels
  

Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink

• Enter a coordinate to move the map to
  

Know where you’re going?� Enter the coordinates here.

• Look up Features of Interest in your area

Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area

• Add a waypoint
  

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.

• Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.

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.

�

After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this:

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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

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

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.

�

When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode.

Waypoints

• How do I add a waypoint?

In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.

• How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?

Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”.� Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.

To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info

• How do I delete a waypoint?

Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete.

�

• What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?

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

yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad.

 

• How do I configure iTopoMaps?�
  

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

find on your home screen labeled “Settings”�

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How to use iTopoMaps v. 1.5

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.5

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 or out by spreading or closing your fingers.� You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views.

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.

Icons

• � Lock Map to Current Position

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

• Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints

On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints.� You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them.

• Quickly shift between zoom levels
  

Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink

• Enter a coordinate to move the map to
  

Know where you’re going?� Enter the coordinates here.

• Look up Features of Interest in your area

Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area

• Add a waypoint
  

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.

• Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.

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.

�

After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this:

�

�

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

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

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.

�

When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode.

Waypoints

• How do I add a waypoint?

In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.

• How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?

Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”.� Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.

To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info

• How do I delete a waypoint?

Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete.

�

• What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?

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

yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad.

 

• How do I configure iTopoMaps?�
  

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

find on your home screen labeled “Settings”�

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How to use iTopoMaps v. 1.4

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

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 or out by spreading or closing your fingers.� You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views.

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.

Icons

• � Lock Map to Current Position

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

• Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints

On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints.� You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them.

• Quickly shift between zoom levels
  

Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink

• Enter a coordinate to move the map to
  

Know where you’re going?� Enter the coordinates here.

• Look up Features of Interest in your area

Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area

• Add a waypoint
  

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.

• Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.

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.

�

After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this:

�

�

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

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

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.

�

When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode.

Waypoints

• How do I add a waypoint?

In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.

• How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?

Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”.� Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.

To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info

• How do I delete a waypoint?

Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete.

�

• What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?

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

yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad.

 

• How do I configure iTopoMaps?�
  

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

find on your home screen labeled “Settings”�

�

�

�

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