8. Whereigo ("Where I go")

Colorado is the first GPS I've seen that's compatible with Whereigo gameplay. Whereigo (pronounced "where I go") is a new location-based adventure game invented by Groundspeak, and combines Geocaching with role-based characters, puzzle solving, and elaborate story lines.

By combining virtual and real-world elements, Whereigo aims to bring geocaching to the next level by creating an outdoor adventure game in which a GPS is used to guide you to physical locations and you interact with virtual objects and characters. More detailed information on Whereigo'ing is available at www.whereigo.com.

Whereigo games are called "cartridges", and must be downloaded onto the Colorado via a Mac or PC.

The Colorado includes a Whereigo tutorial that explains the basics. To access the Whereigo tutorial select Shortcuts > Others > Whereigo > Whereigo Tutorial.

9. Tracks

Whenever the Colorado is turned on and receiving GPS satellite signals, it is creating and storing track logs, which can be archived and shared with other users.

Figure 30: Using Tracks

To use Tracks, select Shortcuts > Where To? > Tracks, as shown above in figure 30.

Figure 31: Tracks Page

After choosing Tracks from the Where To? menu, archived and loaded Tracks are listed.

Figure 32: Viewing a Track on the Map

Tracks can be viewed on the map, elevation profiles can be viewed, or the track can be navigated by choosing Go.

To archive the current route for future use or sharing with other users, press the left soft key for Options > Archive.

10. Others

Despite it's confusing name, the Others menu is home to several important features on the Colorado, including the wireless sharing feature, a 3D map view, sunrise and sunset times, hunting & fishing information, and more.

Figure 33: Accessing the Others Menu

Like most everything else on the Colorado, the Others menu is accessed via the Shortcuts menu.

It can be confusing knowing what applications are located on the Shortcuts menu and which ones are accessible via the Others menu. Depending on the active profile, applications may move from one menu to the other. Note that when an application is added to the Shortcuts menu, it is removed from the Others menu.

Figure 34: Others Page

Figure 35: Share Wirelessly

Choosing Share Wirelessly from the Others page brings up the screen shown above.

The Colorado can wirelessly share waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches with other Colorado GPS units.

Figure 36: 3D View

Colorado GPS models that have DEM (Digital Elevation Model) maps can render 3D maps. The Colorado 400t has the ability to display a 3D view of the map, as shown above.

To display the 3D map, select Shortcuts > Others > 3D View

Figure 37: Calendar

The calendar is accessed by selecting Shortcuts > Others > Calendar, and displays sunrise and sunset times we well as the phases of the moon on each date. The Rock 'n Roller can be used to move through the dates.

Figure 38: Hunt & Fish Page

The Colorado contains an almanac that predicts the best times for hunting & fishing on a given date. To view hunting and fishing predictions, select Shortcuts > Others > Hunt and Fish.

You can view predictions for a different date by using the Rock 'n Roller to scroll to a different date. Predictions for other locations can be viewed by pressing the Options soft key and choosing a different location.

Figure 39: Route Planner

The route planner can be used to create and save a specific route, either for turn-by-turn navigation in the car, or point-to-point navigation off road.

Figure 40: Alarm Clock

The Alarm Clock can be used to configure the Colorado to automatically turn on at a specified time. To set the alarm clock select Shortcuts > Others > Alarm Clock and set the time you want the Colorado to turn on using the Rock 'n Roller.

Figure 41: Calculator

The Colorado includes a standard and scientific calculator. To use the calculator, select Shortcuts > Others > Calculator.

Figure 42: Stopwatch

Colorado includes a stopwatch capable of recording lap time based on distance or by pressing a button.

Figure 43: Area Calculation

Colorado's Area Calculation feature can be used to calculate the size of a specific area. To use this feature, select Shortcuts > Others > Area Calculation, and press Enter to start the process, then walk around the perimeter of the area you want to measure.

Press the Options soft key on the page to change the measuring units used to report the area size.