Garmin Oregon 650/650t Screen Replacement - Geocaching

Eng:
During a day of Geocaching my Garmin Oregon took a nasty fall down a cliff and wound up hitting some rocks. The result was a broken screen. Although this is something that i don't usually do i decided to try and fix it myself. I ordered the replacement screen and the necessary tools for the job and the result was quite positive. Hope my experience helps someone with the same issue. After doing some research i concluded that this process is the same for most of the Oregon models.

PT:
Durante um dia de Geocaching meu Garmin Oregon levou uma queda desagradável por um penhasco abaixo e acabou batendo em algumas pedras. O resultado foi uma ecrã partido. Embora isso seja o tipo de reparação que não faria sozinho decidi que iria experimentar. Encomendei um ecrã de substituição e as ferramentas necessárias para o trabalho e o resultado foi bastante positivo. Espero que minha experiência ajude alguém com o mesmo problema. Depois de fazer algumas pesquisas, concluí que esse processo é o mesmo para a maioria dos modelos de Oregon.

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PT: Geocaching, o que é?

O Geocaching é um jogo de caça ao tesouro ao ar livre no mundo real que usa dispositivos habilitados para GPS. Os participantes navegam até um conjunto específico de coordenadas de GPS e tentam encontrar a geocache (container) oculto naquele local.

Num formato mais simples, o geocaching requer algumas etapas:

Registe-se para obter uma conta básica gratuita em www.geocaching.com.
Faça download de uma aplicação de geocaching para o seu smartphone.
Visite a página "Ocultar e procurar um cache".
Digite seu código postal e clique em "pesquisar".
Escolha qualquer geocache da lista e clique em seu nome.
Digite as coordenadas da geocache em seu dispositivo GPS.
Use seu dispositivo GPS para ajudá-lo a encontrar a geocache oculta.
Assine o logbook e recoloque a geocache ao seu local original.
Compartilhe as suas histórias e fotos em geocaching on-line.

Existem muitos outros níveis para o jogo. Continue descobrindo porque o geocaching é muito mais do que isto!

ENG: Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunt! A Geocache is a container or similar containing a logbook and a few small trinkets which has been hidden in an interesting place. The locations of these caches are available online and on the mobile app for Geocachers across the world to find. This guide will show you how to Geocache so you can get involved and start your own geocaching adventure!

1. Download the Geocaching App
The easiest way to hunt for Geocaches is through your Android or Iphone smartphone. Download the app and set up a free account on the official Geocaching website.

2. Find a Geocache Near you
Use the Geocache Website or the Geocache app to find caches nearby. If using a smartphone, allow the app to find your current location and nearby caches should appear automatically. If you want to search for a specific location, type the postcode in the search bar. Make sure you check the level of difficulty when choosing a cache, if you’re a beginner it may be best to choose an easier trail first and gradually build on difficulty.

3. Locate The Cache
As you would with a map, use the location marker to navigate your way to the cache you’ve selected. Once you reach the GPS location the cache may not immediately be visible. Geocaches will often be hidden in order to prevent passers-by not involved in Geocaching discovering them.

4. Open The Cache
The cache will contain a variety of trinkets and a log book. Take a look through the items in the cache and see if there is anything you would like to take with you. Remember, when taking an item replace it with another item of equal or greater value.

5. Sign The Logbook
Make a note of the date, your name and anything else you’d like to say to fellow Geocachers in the logbook.

6. Put The Cache Back
Put the cache back exactly where you found it, making sure it is hidden. This will make it easier for other Geocachers to find the cache and ensure non-geocachers don’t stumble upon it! Think you’re ready for Geocaching? Take a look at our Geocaching kit list to get all the gear you need to start your own Geocaching journey.